Dodge 600 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge 600 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1984 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 32 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 14 | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 32 (90th pct) | n/a | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1985 | 6 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 34 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1986 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 38 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1987 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 38 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1988 | 3 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #12 of 43 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1989 | 3 | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 52 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge 600 placed highest in 1984 at #4 of 32, and lowest in 1985 at #17 of 34. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 32 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | CA model | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 20 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 19 | 29 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 25 → 21 mpg | -4 mpg | 548 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1986 → 1987 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
What 600 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Dodge 600 burns 500 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,816 | $316 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $2,118 | $368 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,421 | $421 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $2,700 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 23 mpg the Dodge 600 is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $140 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Dodge nameplates
Every Dodge model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.