Does the 2026 Dodge Durango need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the GT RWD.
- Regular: 9 of 13 trims. Premium: 4 of 13 trims.
- Premium by choice: $360 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT RWD | 3.6L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| GT Plus America 250 Edition AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| GT HEMI AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| GT HEMI Plus America 250 Edition AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| GT HEMI Premium America 250 Edition AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| GT Plus AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| GT HEMI Plus AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| R/T 392 AWD | 6.4L 8cyl | Premium | 15 | $2,560 | $3,040 |
| GT HEMI Premium AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| R/T 392 Premium AWD | 6.4L 8cyl | Premium | 15 | $2,560 | $3,040 |
| SRT Hellcat AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 13 | $2,954 | $3,508 |
| SRT Hellcat Jailbreak AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 13 | $2,954 | $3,508 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | Regular |
| 2026 MINI Countryman | S ALL4 AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Sources disagree