- Newest year: 2008
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- Midsize cars
2008 Dodge Challenger MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Dodge Challenger at a glance
The 2008 Dodge Challenger has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 15 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD at 15 MPG, which costs about $5,360 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2008 Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,870more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Dodge Challenger MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger (Most efficient) | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2008
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- 2011-2014
- 2015-2023 (LC)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge Challenger get?
EPA rates the 2008 Dodge Challenger at 15 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Dodge Challenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Dodge Challenger 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Dodge Challenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2008 Dodge Challenger compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,870 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 158 rated midsize car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.