2016 Dodge Challenger
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Challenger is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 9 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-23 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 23 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,800-$5,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 392-568 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Challenger costs about $2,800 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,383. Over five years that is about $21,917 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Challenger configuration spends about $2,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Challenger sits roughly 13 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Challenger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,900 |
| Challenger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
| Challenger | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
| Challenger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
| Challenger | 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Challenger SRT8 | 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Challenger SRT8 | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
| Challenger SRT8 | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Challenger records tailpipe CO₂ of 392-568 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.