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Dodge Charger MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 30 MPG combined in 1984–1986. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2026).

Dodge Charger: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–2026101520253035MPG20111984201020152020202630 MPG peakDodge Charger: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year101520253035MPG198419862006200820102012201420162018202020222026
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
750.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Charger R/T AWD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Dodge Charger has EPA ratings for 25 model years, 1984–2026, most often among large cars. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 33 large cars in 2007, behind the class leader, the Hyundai Sonata, and it placed in its class top five in four model years. In 2026 the most efficient version of the Charger still placed fourth from the bottom of 16 large cars, where the Rolls-Royce Phantom rated lowest.

Averaged over 2004–2008, the best version of the Charger placed fifth of 34 among large cars rated at least three years in that span. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1987 and returned in 2006, 18 model years later.

Among 16 large cars, 2026

The Charger placed 13th. The class leader was the Hyundai Sonata at 51 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 large cars rated for 20261520253035404550Charger 20median 23SonataBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 large cars rated for 20261520253035404550Charger 20median 23

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 34.5 kWh (2025 Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20).

Dodge Charger: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540kWh per 100 mi20242025202634.5 kWh, its lowestDodge Charger: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540kWh202420252026

The Charger, five years at a time

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

1984–8815th of 57subcompact cars
2004–08fifth of 34large cars
2009–13ninth of 30large cars
2014–1814th of 29large cars
2019–2312th of 20large cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2011

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel, 3.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 21 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–1987, 2006–2023 and 2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2011–2019.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2024–2026.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Charger R/T AWD2017 / 26192
2020–2023Charger2319 / 30156
2019Charger2319 / 30166
2016–2018Charger2319 / 30168
2015Charger2319 / 30167
2013–2014Charger2319 / 30179
2012Charger flex-fuel2319 / 30176
2011Charger flex-fuel2118 / 27184
2010Charger2118 / 26156
2008–2009Charger2118 / 26157
2007Charger2118 / 26156
2006Charger2118 / 26154
1987Charger2622 / 32205
1986Charger3026 / 35206
1985Charger3026 / 36209
1984Charger3026 / 35216

Version names in the EPA list: Charger, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 18in, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Goodyear, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Nexen, Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD, Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD A/S, Charger AWD, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20, Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20, Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear, Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S, Charger GLH-S, Charger R/T AWD, Charger Scat Pack AWD, Charger SRT, Charger SRT Widebody, Charger SRT8, Charger Widebody.

Same class, 2026

Hyundai Sonata51 MPGPorsche Panamera21 MPGAudi S818 MPGRolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG

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