2023 Dodge Challenger MPG, Fuel Economy And Performance
The Dodge Challenger MPG ratings may surprise you. This iconic muscle car is the definition of thrills. Among the many thrilling vehicles that try to compete with it, the Challenger rises above with more cabin room and comfort for your daily drive, more available power, and more of, well, just about everything compared to those competing muscle cars.
As a part of its daily driving enjoyment, the Dodge Challenger fuel economy can rise to seriously-impressive levels when considering the power on tap. Learn more about the specs and MPG ratings of the new Dodge Challenger below, and visit us at DARCARS CDJR of New Carrollton to take one on a test drive.
2023 Dodge Challenger Gas Mileage & Performance Specs By Trim Level
Dodge Challenger SXT MPG & Specs
You'll find the highest Dodge Challenger MPG ratings in this trim. The Challenger SXT RWD delivers an EPA-estimated 19/30 MPG (city/highway).1
But that efficiency doesn't mean a lack of power or fun. The Challenger SXT is ready to smoothly handle daily drives and bring some fierce acceleration to your weekend cruises with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that makes 303 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and an RWD layout come standard, but you can upgrade a Challenger SXT to AWD.
Equipped with AWD and the same 3.6-liter V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, the SXT-trim Dodge Challenger MPG rating becomes an EPA-estimated 18/27 MPG (city/highway).2
Dodge Challenger GT MPG & Specs
The Challenger gas mileage ratings do not differ between SXT and GT trim levels, as these two entry points into the world of muscle come equipped with the same specs. That, in particular, involves a 303-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, standard RWD, and an EPA-estimated 19/30 MPG (city/highway).1
The GT trim is the only other trim to offer the option of AWD. The Dodge Challenger MPG rating becomes an an EPA-estimated 18/27 MPG (city/highway)2 in the GT AWD trim with that same 3.6-liter V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
Dodge Challenger R/T MPG & Specs
The 2023 Dodge Challenger MPG ratings may decrease a bit in this trim, but the power and thrills increase dramatically. The Challenger R/T is your V-8 starting line, burbling to life with a legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine that makes 375 horsepower, a standard six-speed manual transmission, RWD, and an EPA-estimated 15/23 MPG (city/highway).2
When the Challenger R/T is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, its 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine can deliver an EPA-estimated 16/25 MPG (city/highway).2
Dodge Challenger Scat Pack MPG & Specs
Looking for more power and an exhaust note that'll send other muscle car drivers running? Check out a new Challenger Scat Pack at our Dodge dealership near Washington, D.C. A 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine rumbles with 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque in the Scat Pack trim, sending the power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, and delivering an EPA-estimated 14/23 MPG (city/highway).2
Pairing the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission lets the Challenger Scat Pack deliver an EPA-estimated 15/24 MPG (city/highway).2 These Dodge Challenger MPG ratings are the same with the Widebody Package.3, 4
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat MPG & Specs
The SRT Hellcat is not the place to look if you seek the highest Dodge Challenger MPG ratings. But it is the place to look if you want power that puts nearly any other car on the road to shame.
That power is 717 horsepower, made by a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine, sent through a standard six-speed manual transmission (it's back on the Challenger Hellcat for 2023!), and backed by an EPA-estimated 13/21 MPG (city/highway).2
Adding the eight-speed automatic transmission will return an EPA-estimated 13/22 MPG (city/highway).5 The Widebody variants deliver the same Dodge Challenger MPG ratings.6
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye MPG & Specs
A terror amongst our all new Dodge inventory, the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye boosts the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine to make 797 horsepower, sends the power through a six-speed manual transmission, and delivers an EPA-estimated 13/21 MPG (city/highway).2 Impressive when considering how powerful this car is.
Like the "normal" Hellcat, the eight-speed automatic transmission will let the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye deliver an EPA-estimated 13/22 MPG (city/highway);5 the Widebody package does not affect these Dodge Challenger MPG ratings.6
Dodge Challenger Gas Type By Trim Level
When you finance your new Dodge Challenger, you'll also want to know which fuel to use. Here's an overview of what fuels the Dodge Challenger MPG ratings:
- Challenger SXT: Regular 87-octane gasoline or higher
- Challenger GT: Regular 87-octane gasoline or higher
- Challenger R/T: Mid-grade 89-octane gasoline (automatic transmission) or higher / Premium 91-octane gasoline (manual transmission) or higher
- Challenger Scat Pack: Premium 91-octane gasoline or higher
- Challenger SRT Hellcat: Premium 91-octane gasoline or higher
- Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Premium 91-octane gasoline or higher
Experience The Thrills Of a New Dodge Challenger in New Carrollton, MD
As your premier Dodge dealer in New Carrollton, MD, we'd be more than thrilled to help you experience all that a Challenger brings to the table. Visit DARCARS CDJR of New Carrollton today to explore our great selection of Dodge muscle cars and discover the extreme performance with a test drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MPG does a Dodge Challenger get?
The Dodge Challenger MPG rating you get will depend on the trim level and configuration, but at its most efficient (in the 303-horsepower SXT RWD trim), a new Dodge Challenger can deliver an EPA-estimated 19/30 MPG (city/highway).1 At the peak of this model's power, the 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye can deliver an EPA-estimated 13/22 MPG (city/highway).5
How many fuel pumps does a Dodge Challenger have?
Due to its performance demands and drivetrain design, the Dodge Challenger has two fuel pumps that work to keep its engine well-fed. This is the case for almost every modern Dodge Challenger, regardless of its trim level. The first fuel pump is the primary unit that sends fuel to the engine, while the second is an auxiliary unit that keeps the gasoline flowing properly within the fuel tank.
What fuel does Dodge Challenger take?
The Dodge Challenger can take regular 87-octane gasoline in its SXT or GT trims, whether RWD or AWD. The Challenger R/T can take mid-grade 89-octane gasoline in the R/T trim with an automatic transmission or premium 91-octane gasoline with a manual transmission. The Challenger Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, and SRT Super Stock will require premium 91-octane gasoline or higher.
1EPA estimated 19 city / 30 hwy MPG with 3.6-liter V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, RWD. Actual mileage may vary.
2EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
3EPA estimated 15 city / 24 hwy MPG with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine, six-speed manual transmission, and Widebody Package. Actual mileage may vary.
4EPA estimated 14 city / 23 hwy MPG with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and Widebody Package. Actual mileage may vary.
5EPA estimated 13 city / 22 hwy MPG with 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. Actual mileage may vary.
6EPA estimated 13 city / 22 hwy MPG with 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and Widebody Package. Actual mileage may vary.