2026 Dodge Charger mpg
Combined mpg, R/T AWD
20mpg
- 17 city, 26 highway.
- 6 mpg below the median of 59 sedans (2026).
- 16 trims: 19 to 20 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T 2-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T Plus 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| GT 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T 4-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T Plus 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| R/T Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | 17.5 | 350 | $1,920 |
| Outlaw 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack 2-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack Plus 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Outlaw 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack 4-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack Plus 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
| Scat Pack Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17.5 | 333 | $2,021 |
Fuel cost
R/T AWD, 20 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,920
- Per month
- $160
- Per mile
- 16.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $56.00
- Best mpg: GT 2-Door AWD, 20 mpg. $1,920 a year.
- Top trim: Scat Pack Plus AWD. $2,021 a year. $101 more than the R/T AWD.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona R/T AWD | AWD | N/A | 35.0 | 95 | N/A | $714 |
| Daytona R/T Plus AWD | AWD | N/A | 35.0 | 95 | N/A | $714 |
| Daytona Scat Pack AWD | AWD | N/A | 39.0 | 86 | N/A | $796 |
| Daytona Scat Pack Plus AWD | AWD | N/A | 39.0 | 86 | N/A | $796 |
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | CCS1 | N/A | 183 | N/A | 10 | 100.5 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 40 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 10 hours.
Daytona R/T AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $139
- Per year
- $1,664
- Miles a month
- 867
R/T AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 20 mpg good? No. Beats 22% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Charger | R/T AWD | 20 mpg | |
| 2026 Audi A5 | Premium AWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | C 300 RWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5 | Premium Luxury RWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Audi S3 | Base Style AWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 330i Sedan RWD | 31 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree