2021 Dodge Charger 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.5s
- SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD, 797 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 9% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 3% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 797 hp | 707 lb-ft | 4,610 lb | 346 | 5.8 | 3.5 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 717 hp | 650 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 312 | 6.4 | 3.5 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | N/A |
| Scat Pack RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 485 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,373 lb | 222 | 9.0 | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,450 |
| Scat Pack Widebody RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 485 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,373 lb | 222 | 9.0 | 4.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,450 |
| R/T RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 370 hp | 395 lb-ft | 4,286 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 5.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $39,125 |
| SXT AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 264 lb-ft | 4,205 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 5.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $34,725 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 264 lb-ft | 4,205 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 5.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $36,400 |
| SXT RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 292 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,957 lb | 148 | 13.6 | 6.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $31,125 |
| GT RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 264 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $33,400 |
| Police RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,373 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $35,555 |
| Police AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,205 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,855 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
4 online times left out. The estimate is shown instead.
Left out: over 25% quicker or 43% slower than the estimate.
Example: R/T RWD, online 3.9 s, estimate 5.4 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 1 | 292 hp | SXT RWD | $31,125 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 3 | 300 hp | GT RWD | $33,400 | +$2,275 | $1,670 | $0 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 1 | 370 hp | R/T RWD | $39,125 | +$5,725 | $2,021 | +$351 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 485 hp | Scat Pack RWD | $43,450 | +$4,325 | $2,133 | +$464 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 717 hp | SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,560 | +$890 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 797 hp | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,560 | +$890 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 11 | SXT RWD | $31,125 | 3.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SXT RWD: 292 hp, 23 mpg, $31,125. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | TRD FWD | 301 hp | 25 mpg | $32,260 | 7.4 s |
Charger by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Dodge Charger: 2.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Dodge Charger.
| Measure | 2021 Dodge Charger | 2021 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD | 300S V8 RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.5 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 797 hp | 363 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,610 lb | 4,380 lb |
| hp per ton | 346 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 5.8 | 12.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $42,825 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree