Does the 2026 Dodge Charger need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$360extra a year
- Premium listed for the R/T AWD.
- Premium: 8 of 12 trims. Regular: 4 of 12 trims.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 64% of 55 sedans (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T 2-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| R/T AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| R/T Plus 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| R/T 4-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| R/T Plus 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| R/T Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Scat Pack 2-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Scat Pack AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Scat Pack Plus 2-Door AWD | 3.0L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Scat Pack 4-Door AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Scat Pack Plus 4-Door AWD | 3.0L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Scat Pack Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Charger | R/T AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Audi A5 | Premium AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | C 300 RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5 | Premium Luxury RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota Mirai | XLE RWD | Hydrogen |
| 2026 Audi S3 | Base Style AWD | Premium |
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 330i Sedan RWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree