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  • Newest year: 2023
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2015-2023 Dodge Challenger MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 13–23 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
30 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD
$2,870

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2015-2023 Dodge Challenger at a glance

The 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger covers 9 model years in the EPA database (95 configurations in all), rated 13–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,870 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

2015-2023 Dodge Challenger by model year

2015-2023 Dodge Challenger: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2023 Gas 13–23 MPG $2,870–$6,410 Ratings changed
2022 Gas 15–23 MPG $2,870–$5,250 Ratings changed
2021 Gas 15–23 MPG $2,870–$5,210 Ratings changed
2020 Gas 15–23 MPG $2,870–$5,230 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,870–$5,160 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,870–$5,160 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,870–$5,160 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,870–$5,160 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,870–$5,130 First year

What the 2023 Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$239

$2,870 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.78

Per 100 miles

$19.13

Five years

$14,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$60less a year

Class median $2,930 a year, MY2023

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Dodge Challenger MPG

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
13–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$6,410

Gas configurations (13)

2023 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,480
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,480
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 14 23 17 $4,750
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 14 23 17 $4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 13 22 16 $4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 13 21 16 $5,160
Show 3 more configurations
2023 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132115$5,250
SRT Demon 1706.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD101713$6,410

11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2022 Dodge Challenger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,250/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
15–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,250

Gas configurations (12)

2022 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,480
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,480
Show 2 more configurations
2022 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132115$5,250

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Dodge Challenger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,210/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
15–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,210

Gas configurations (12)

2021 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,490
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,490
Show 2 more configurations
2021 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132115$5,210

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Dodge Challenger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,230/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
15–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,230

Gas configurations (12)

2020 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,520
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,520
Show 2 more configurations
2020 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160
SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132115$5,230

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Dodge Challenger MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,160/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,160

Gas configurations (8)

2019 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
GT 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,500
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 14 23 17 $4,750
Show 0 more configurations
2019 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Dodge Challenger MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,160/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,160

Gas configurations (10)

2018 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
GT 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
SRT 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Show 0 more configurations
2018 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Dodge Challenger MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,160/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,160

Gas configurations (10)

2017 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
GT 3.6L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,050
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
SRT 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Show 0 more configurations
2017 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Dodge Challenger MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,160/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,160

Gas configurations (9)

2016 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 14 23 17 $4,750
Show 0 more configurations
2016 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT8 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$4,950
SRT8 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,160

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Dodge Challenger MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,870–$5,130/yr
Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,870–$5,130

Gas configurations (9)

2015 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 19 30 23 $2,870
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $3,900
SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 15 25 18 $4,410
Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,470
Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd 6.4L 8-cyl RWD 14 23 17 $4,750
Show 0 more configurations
2015 Dodge Challenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SRT8 6.4L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd6.4L 8-cylRWD142317$4,750
SRT8 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 8-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132216$5,010
SRT8 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl superchargedRWD132116$5,130

8 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: $3,900 in California and $2,500 in Texas, a $1,400 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2023 midsize car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA rates the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger at 13–23 MPG combined across 95 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 30 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger?

Every model year of the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

How does the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2011-2014 Dodge Challenger) is rated 16–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$4,930 a year to fuel; the 2015-2023 model is rated 13–23 MPG and costs $2,870–$6,410 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Dodge Challenger per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $2,870 a year. Across all 13 configurations the cost runs $2,870–$6,410 a year. That is a $3,540 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Dodge Challenger 100 miles?

About $19.13 per 100 miles for the Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.13 and $42.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.

How does the 2023 Dodge Challenger compare with other midsize car configurations?

The Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $2,870 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 134 rated midsize car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger different from the 2022 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870. EPA lists 13 configurations for 2023 against 12 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Dodge Challenger for that year.