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2023Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDMidgrade

2023 Dodge Durango RWD

EPA ID: 45889

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City MPG

Combined MPG

17MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 Dodge Durango RWD achieves an EPA-estimated 17 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 14 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 5.7L 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 8-spd, this standard sport utility vehicle 2wd features Rear-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2023 Durango RWD produces approximately 525 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Durango RWD has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $4,400, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $11,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Fuel TypeMidgrade

Engine5.7L 8-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions525 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score3/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$4,400

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $11,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

16.7

Impact vs EPA

+$48

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$760/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$18,900

41.4%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$15,441

33.9%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$10,875

23.8%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$45,616

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #23V640000·2023-11-07

critical

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

105.0 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 130 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 8.8 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.