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2009 Dodge Challenger MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 15–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Dodge Challenger at a glance
The 2009 Dodge Challenger has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 15–20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,270 to $4,360, a $1,090 difference. The Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2009 Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$220less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Dodge Challenger MPG
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 22 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Challenger 6.1L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Dodge Challenger compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008 Dodge Challenger) is rated 15 MPG combined and costs $5,360 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 15–20 MPG and costs $3,270–$4,360 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Dodge Challenger get?
EPA rates the 2009 Dodge Challenger at 15–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Dodge Challenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$4,360 a year. That is a $1,090 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Dodge Challenger 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Dodge Challenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2009 Dodge Challenger compare with other small car configurations?
The Challenger 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $220 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Dodge Challenger different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 20 MPG, up 5. Its annual cost goes from $5,360 to $3,270, $2,090 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2009 against 1 configuration for 2008. See the 2008 Dodge Challenger for that year.