2020 Dodge Charger towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,000lb
- SXT RWD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 1,000 lb.
- Top 45% of 27 sedans (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 800 lb
- Margin
- 200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 20% of 3,964 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | No |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 1,000 lb: SXT RWD, $29,995.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXT RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 3,964 lb | $29,995 |
| GT RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 3,935 lb to 4,575 lb | $31,995 |
| Police RWD | N/A | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,373 lb | $32,745 |
| SXT AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 1,000 lb | 4,205 lb | $33,595 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 1,000 lb | 4,205 lb | $34,995 |
| R/T RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,286 lb | $36,495 |
| Police AWD | N/A | AWD | 1,000 lb | 4,205 lb | $37,575 |
| Scat Pack RWD | 6.4L 8cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,373 lb | $40,495 |
| Scat Pack Widebody RWD | 6.4L 8cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,373 lb | $40,495 |
| SRT Hellcat RWD | 6.2L 8cyl | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,587 lb | $69,995 |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD | N/A | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,373 lb | $69,995 |
| SRT Hellcat Daytona 50th Anniversary Widebody RWD | N/A | RWD | 1,000 lb | 4,373 lb | $74,490 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger (this car) | 1,000 lb | SXT RWD | $29,995 |
| Buick Regal TourX | 1,000 lb | AWD | $29,370 |
| Cadillac CT4 | 1,000 lb | Luxury RWD | $32,995 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1,000 lb | LT FWD | $31,620 |
| Chrysler 300 | 1,000 lb | Touring RWD | $30,040 |
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree