Dodge Raider MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Raider has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1987 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #19 of 28 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1988 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #19 of 29 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1989 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #22 of 35 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #22 of 35 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge Raider placed highest in 1987 at #19 of 28, and lowest in 1989 at #22 of 35. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
What Raider fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Dodge Raider burns 719 to 767 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 | $2,156 | $2,300 | $144 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,683 | $168 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,067 | $192 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $3,900 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the Dodge Raider is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.