Dodge Charger MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Dodge Charger model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Charger has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Dodge Charger fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $59,525 | 1,321 listings |
| 2023 | 15–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $24,999 | 3,023 listings |
| 2022 | 15–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $24,998 | 1,291 listings |
| 2021 | 15–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $23,248 | 876 listings |
| 2020 | 15–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $22,000 | 666 listings |
| 2019 | 16–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $18,975 | 679 listings |
| 2018 | 16–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $17,990 | 539 listings |
| 2017 | 16–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $15,444 | 370 listings |
| 2016 | 16–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $14,995 | 396 listings |
| 2015 | 16–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $11,939 | 174 listings |
| 2014 | 17–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 17–23 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 18–21 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 15–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 15–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 15–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 15–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 15–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 20–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 20–30 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 20–30 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–30 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2026 Charger was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $59,525 on VehiSales (1,321 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger R/T AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Charger Scat Pack AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2023 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2023 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $24,999 on VehiSales (3,023 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger Widebody | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT Widebody | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
2022 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2022 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $24,998 on VehiSales (1,291 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger Widebody | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT Widebody | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
2021 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2021 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $23,248 on VehiSales (876 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger Widebody | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT Widebody | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
2020 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2020 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $22,000 on VehiSales (666 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger Widebody | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT Widebody | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 12 | 21 | 15 MPG |
2019 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2019 Charger was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,975 on VehiSales (679 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2018 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2018 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $17,990 on VehiSales (539 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger SRT | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2017 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2017 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $15,444 on VehiSales (370 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger SRT | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2016 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2016 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $14,995 on VehiSales (396 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2015 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2015 Charger was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,939 on VehiSales (174 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
2014 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2014 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2013 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2013 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2012 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2012 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2011 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2011 Charger was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2010 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2010 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2009 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2009 Charger was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2008 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2008 Charger was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2007 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2007 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Charger AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2006 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 2006 Charger was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Charger | 6.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1987 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 1987 Charger was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Charger GLH-S | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Charger GLH-S | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1986 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 1986 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Charger | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1985 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 1985 Charger was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
1984 Dodge Charger: engines & MPG
The 1984 Charger was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Charger | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Charger | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Dodge Charger get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Charger range from 20 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Dodge Charger have?
The 2026 Charger was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Dodge Charger require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and midgrade gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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