# Dodge Challenger specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2023 - **MPG (combined):** 13-23 - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2023 ## Quick answer The 2023 Dodge Challenger is a midsize car rated at 13-23 mpg combined. Engines: 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged. ## Every 2023 Dodge Challenger version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Challenger | 3.6L V6 | RWD | Automatic | 19/30 | 23 mpg | $2,900 | 389 g/mi | | Challenger AWD | 3.6L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 18/27 | 21 mpg | $3,200 | 415 g/mi | | Challenger | 5.7L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 16/25 | 19 mpg | $4,000 | 466 g/mi | | Challenger | 5.7L V8 | RWD | Manual | 15/23 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 494 g/mi | | Challenger | 6.4L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/24 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 495 g/mi | | Challenger Widebody | 6.4L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/24 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 495 g/mi | | Challenger | 6.4L V8 | RWD | Manual | 14/23 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 523 g/mi | | Challenger Widebody | 6.4L V8 | RWD | Manual | 14/23 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 523 g/mi | | Challenger SRT | 6.2L V8 supercharged | RWD | Automatic | 13/22 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 546 g/mi | | Challenger SRT | 6.2L V8 supercharged | RWD | Manual | 13/21 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 567 g/mi | | Challenger SRT Widebody | 6.2L V8 supercharged | RWD | Manual | 13/21 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 567 g/mi | | Challenger SRT Widebody | 6.2L V8 supercharged | RWD | Automatic | 13/21 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 572 g/mi | | Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 6.2L V8 supercharged | RWD | Automatic | 10/17 | 13 mpg | $6,300 | 708 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Dodge Challenger specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 13-23 | | 2022 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2021 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2020 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 3.6L V6; 6.4L V8; 5.7L V8 | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2019 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-23 | | 2018 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-23 | | 2017 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-23 | | 2016 | 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | RWD | 16-23 | | 2015 | 5.7L V8; 3.6L V6; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | RWD | 16-23 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Challenger changed over the years? - **2023:** combined mpg went from 15-23 to 13-23. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 16-23 to 15-23. - **2017:** AWD became available. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2023 Dodge Challenger get? The 2023 Dodge Challenger is EPA-rated at 13-23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have? The 2023 Dodge Challenger comes with: 3.6L V6; 5.7L V8; 6.4L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged. It uses automatic, manual transmissions and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Dodge Challenger? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2023 the Dodge Challenger has no hybrid version. ### Which Dodge Challenger year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2023 Dodge Challenger has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Dodge Challenger for a year? About $2,900-$6,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2023 Dodge Challenger? The most efficient 2023 version, the Challenger, is rated 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (23 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2023 Dodge Challenger emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 389-708 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2023 Dodge Challenger come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2023 Dodge Challenger is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More Dodge models - [Dodge Charger](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-charger) - [Dodge Durango](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-durango) - [Dodge Hornet](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-hornet): discontinued ## Other midsize cars - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-accord) - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-civic) - [Honda Clarity](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-clarity) - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-elantra) - [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-ioniq-6) - [Infiniti Q50](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/infiniti-q50) - [Jaguar XF](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jaguar-xf) - [Kia Forte](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/kia-forte) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-challenger Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.