2023 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
R/T AWD vs GT AWD
Not established.
N/A
- R/T AWD: no electric rating.
- Set plug-in miles on electricity to 0% to compare on gas.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T AWD GT AWD | $39,995 $30,735 | 24 mpg 24 mpg | Not established $1,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R/T Plus AWD GT AWD | $44,995 $30,735 | 24 mpg 24 mpg | Not established $1,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 268 hp | +20 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | +88 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 27.0 cu ft | -4.1 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 50.5 cu ft | 54.7 cu ft | -4.2 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree