What is the Dodge Stratus?
The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size sedan introduced in 1995. Its first generation belonged to Chrysler’s JA family, alongside the Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze. The second-generation Stratus continued the name with updated styling and engineering.
The Stratus was sold in the United States from 1995 to 2006. Canadian figures cover 1995 to 1999.
Generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1995 to 2000 and carried the code JA. It appears in generation listings for the United States, Canada and Europe. The second generation, code JR, ran from 2001 to 2006 and is listed for the United States.
US engine choices ranged from 2.0 to 3.0 litres, including petrol and E85 flex-fuel versions. Canadian figures cover petrol engines from 2.0 to 2.5 litres.
How economical is the Dodge Stratus?
The lowest US consumption figure is 8.7 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 27 MPG. Canada’s lowest figure is also 8.7 L/100 km, measured on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The matching converted figures come from different procedures: EPA testing in the United States and the 5-cycle test in Canada.
Test procedures vary by market. Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the United States uses EPA testing, and Canada uses the 5-cycle test, so results from different markets should be read in their own context.
Where was the Stratus sold?
US and Canadian figures cover the Stratus. The first generation also appears in European-market generation listings. The second generation is listed for the United States.
Questions and answers
When was the Dodge Stratus sold in the United States?
US figures cover 1995 to 2006.
How many generations did the Stratus have?
Two: JA from 1995 to 2000, followed by JR from 2001 to 2006.
Did the Stratus use flex fuel?
US figures include petrol and E85 flex-fuel versions; Canadian figures list petrol.
