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2011-2014 Dodge Challenger MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 16–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2014 Dodge Challenger at a glance
The 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger covers 4 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 16–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,550 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2011-2014 Dodge Challenger by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,550–$4,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,130–$4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,130–$4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,930 | First year |
What the 2014 Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$296
$3,550 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.92
Per 100 miles
$23.67
Five years
$17,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$640more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Dodge Challenger MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,550, $420 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,550 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,090 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,490 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,710 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,710 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Dodge Challenger MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,130–$4,750/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,130.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,130 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,990 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,470 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,720 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,750 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Dodge Challenger MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,130–$4,750/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,130, $20 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,130 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,990 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,470 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,720 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,750 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Dodge Challenger MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,930/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,990 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,390 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,750 |
| SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 22 | 16 | $4,930 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD: $4,440 in California and $3,070 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,140
- New York $3,470
- Florida $3,280
- Texas $3,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011-2014
- 2015-2023 (LC)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger get?
EPA rates the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger at 16–21 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger?
Every model year of the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010 Dodge Challenger) is rated 15–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2011-2014 model is rated 16–21 MPG and costs $3,110–$4,930 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Dodge Challenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,550 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,550–$4,710 a year. That is a $1,160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Dodge Challenger 100 miles?
About $23.67 per 100 miles for the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.67 and $31.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2014 Dodge Challenger compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,550 a year to fuel, $640 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated midsize car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,550, $420 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2014 against 5 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Dodge Challenger for that year.