1998 Dodge Stratus MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1998 Dodge Stratus.

The 1998 Dodge Stratus has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 1998 Dodge Stratus Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Dodge Stratus Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1998 Dodge Stratus is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 27 23 33
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 22 18 28
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L 20 17 26
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L 20 17 26

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Dodge Stratus?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1998 Dodge Stratus is $2,863.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1998 Dodge Stratus to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,813 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,300 save $0
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Dodge Stratus Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1998 Dodge Stratus will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 14
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L 15
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L 15

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1998 Dodge Stratus model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Dodge Stratus Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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