Dodge Viper MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 16 MPG combined in 2008–2010, the Viper Convertible. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (1998–1999, 2001–2002 and 2004–2006).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2017 version. Put it next to its 1992 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Dodge Viper has EPA ratings for 20 model years, 1992–2017, every one of them among two-seater cars. In 2000 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 17 two-seater cars, where the Ferrari 550 Maranello rated lowest.
Averaged over 1999–2003, the best version of the Viper placed second from the bottom of 17 among two-seater cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the bottom five in three other five-year spans.
Among 28 two-seater cars, 2017
The Viper placed 22nd (tied). The class leader was the smart fortwo at 35 MPG. The next higher rating, 17 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.
The Viper, five years at a time
Average rating of its best version per span, placed among two-seater cars.
Where the engine list turned over
- 2003
New: 8.3-liter 10-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 14 MPG.
- 2008
New: 8.4-liter 10-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 16 MPG.
All 20 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Viper | 14 | 12 / 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 2015–2016 | Viper SRT | 15 | 12 / 21 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008–2010 | Viper Convertible | 16 | 13 / 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 2004–2006 | Viper Convertible | 13 | 11 / 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | Viper Convertible | 14 | 11 / 20 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001–2002 | Viper Convertible | 13 | 10 / 19 | 13 | 2 |
| 2000 | Viper Convertible | 14 | 11 / 19 | 14 | 2 |
| 1999 | Viper Convertible | 13 | 10 / 19 | 13 | 2 |
| 1998 | Viper Convertible | 13 | 11 / 20 | 13 | 2 |
| 1995–1996 | Viper | 14 | 11 / 20 | 14 | 1 |
| 1993–1994 | Viper | 15 | 12 / 20 | 15 | 1 |
| 1992 | Viper | 14 | 11 / 20 | 14 | 1 |
Version names in the EPA list: Viper, Viper Convertible, Viper Coupe, Viper SRT.
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