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Dodge Challenger MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 2015–2023. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (2008).

Dodge Challenger: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2008–202310152025MPG20092011200820152020202323 MPG peakDodge Challenger: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG20082010201220142016201820202023
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2023 version. Put it next to its 2008 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Dodge Challenger has EPA ratings for 16 model years, 2008–2023, most often among midsize cars. In 2011 its most efficient version still placed fifth from the bottom of 40 compact cars, where the Rolls-Royce Phantom rated lowest.

The first flex-fuel version of the Challenger arrived in 2023, when 1 of 141 cars offered one. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a flex-fuel version (40 of them); this one has.

Among 43 midsize cars, 2023

The Challenger placed 35th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by four nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 43 midsize cars rated for 202320304050Challenger 23median 28PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 43 midsize cars rated for 202320304050Challenger 23median 28

The Challenger, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2009–1336th of 41compact cars
2014–1842nd of 53midsize cars
2019–2342nd of 49midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2009

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder, 5.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 20 MPG.

  • 2011

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder, 6.4-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 21 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2008–2023.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2023.

All 16 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2023Challenger2319 / 301313
2020–2022Challenger2319 / 301512
2019Challenger2319 / 30168
2017–2018Challenger2319 / 301610
2015–2016Challenger2319 / 30169
2012–2014Challenger2118 / 27175
2011Challenger2118 / 27165
2010Challenger2017 / 25155
2009Challenger2017 / 25156
2008Challenger1513 / 18151

Version names in the EPA list: Challenger, Challenger AWD, Challenger GT, Challenger SRT, Challenger SRT Demon 170, Challenger SRT Widebody, Challenger SRT8, Challenger Widebody.

Same class, 2023

Toyota Prius57 MPGNissan Maxima24 MPGInfiniti Q5023 MPGBMW M17 MPG

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