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2016 Dodge Dart
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2016 Dodge Dart

Dodge's first decent small car in decades debuted for 2013, but still fell short in the execution. The 1.4-liter turbo has enough power but sounds thrashy, and the optional automated manual transmission is unrefined and stumbles at low speeds. The base 2.0-liter has a better six-speed automatic transmission, but it still feels underpowered. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder became the primary engine choice starting in 2014. It has more power, but falls short in fuel economy. Handling is taut and agile, and the ride is composed. Inside, the cabin is roomy up front but the rear seat is tight, and the front seats aren't very comfortable. The Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system is one of the best on the market.

Market value
$6,050
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2013

Pricing

Current retail median
$6,050
Retail value range
$5,350 - $7,300
Original MSRP range
$16,995 - $24,395
Trade-in range
$2,540 - $4,405

Ratings

Road test score
68/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
35 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
37 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,460
Cruising range
380 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
9.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
127 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
72 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,260 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
27.5 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Dodge

Until recently, Dodge was known for building outrageous high-performance muscle cars, including the Challenger and Charger, with brashly named trims—Hellcat, anyone? Dodge is still finding its footing during the transition to electrification and stricter emissions laws, with plans for electrified and turbocharged muscle yet to materialize in dealerships. The Hornet compact SUV is based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and is available as a plug-in hybrid. The Durango SUV soldiers on, largely unchanged from 2011 and still based on the same design as the 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Most alarmingly, it lags behind more modern vehicles in crash tests. Dodge sits near Chrysler at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Vehicle ID: 6766 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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