2020 Dodge Durango
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Dodge Durango is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $5,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 15-21 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 21 / 15 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$5,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 414-584 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 1-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Durango costs about $3,100 to $5,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,040. Over five years that is about $20,200 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Durango configuration spends about $4,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The Durango sits roughly 5 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Durango AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Durango RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,350 |
| Durango AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,350 |
| Durango SRT AWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $5,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Durango records tailpipe CO₂ of 414-584 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 1-7 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.