Dodge Charger · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Dodge Charger MPG and Gas Mileage
How many miles per gallon does the new gas Dodge Charger get? Here are the EPA fuel economy ratings from fueleconomy.gov for the 2026 Charger R/T and Charger Scat Pack, both with a turbocharged six-cylinder and all-wheel drive.
20 mpgcombined, 2026 Charger R/T
19 mpgcombined, 2026 Charger Scat Pack
26 mpghighway, 2026 Charger R/T
AWDon both gas versions listed
The short answer
The EPA rates the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined, and the 2026 Charger Scat Pack at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. Both have a 3.0L turbocharged six-cylinder, an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for the R/T and premium gasoline for the Scat Pack. The electric Charger Daytona has separate EPA ratings and is not included here.
2026 Dodge Charger EPA fuel economy
EPA city, highway and combined ratings in miles per gallon, as listed on fueleconomy.gov for the gas Charger:
| Version, engine and drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger R/T AWD, 3.0L turbo 6-cyl., 8-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| Charger Scat Pack AWD, 3.0L turbo 6-cyl., 8-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 |
From EPA/DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle records 50283 (R/T) and 50068 (Scat Pack), read November 9, 2026. fueleconomy.gov lists the gas Charger for model year 2026; its 2025 and 2027 Charger lists show only Charger Daytona models.
Fuel type and stop-start
fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for the 2026 Charger R/T and premium gasoline for the 2026 Charger Scat Pack. The EPA records show engine stop-start on both, and classify the gas Charger as a large car.
For tank capacity, see our Charger fuel tank size guide. For oil, see our Charger oil type and capacity guide.
From fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (fuel type, start-stop and vehicle class fields), read November 9, 2026.
Gas Charger or electric Charger Daytona?
The Charger name now covers both the gas Charger R/T and Scat Pack above and the electric Charger Daytona. fueleconomy.gov rates the Daytona in miles per gallon equivalent and driving range, not in miles per gallon of gasoline, so its numbers are not directly comparable with the table above.
Learn more on our new Dodge Charger page and 2025 Charger Daytona overview.
From the fueleconomy.gov model lists for 2025-2027 Dodge and vehicle record 49957 (2026 Charger Daytona R/T AWD), read November 9, 2026.
What affects your Charger's real-world mileage
EPA ratings are for comparing vehicles; your own mileage will vary with how and where you drive, the weather, the load you carry or tow, tire size and how the vehicle is maintained. Keeping up with the factory maintenance schedule and correct tire pressure helps; bring your Charger to our Dodge service center for scheduled maintenance.
General guidance from Elgin CDJR; the ratings above are from the EPA.
Charger service at Elgin CDJR
Our Dodge service center works on every Charger. Our service department is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday. Get directions.
Dodge Charger MPG and Gas Mileage FAQ
What is the Dodge Charger MPG?
The EPA rates the 2026 gas Charger R/T at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway) and the 2026 Charger Scat Pack at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).
Which Dodge Charger gets the best gas mileage?
Of the gas models, the 2026 Charger R/T, at 20 mpg combined and 26 mpg highway.
Does the Dodge Charger take premium gas?
fueleconomy.gov lists premium gasoline for the 2026 Charger Scat Pack and regular gasoline for the 2026 Charger R/T. Check your owner's manual for your car's fuel recommendation.
Is the new Charger all-wheel drive?
Both gas versions listed on fueleconomy.gov for 2026, the Charger R/T and the Charger Scat Pack, are all-wheel drive.
What engine does the gas Charger have?
fueleconomy.gov lists a 3.0L turbocharged six-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic for both the 2026 Charger R/T and Scat Pack.
What are your service hours?
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Sunday.
Bring your Charger to Streamwood
Visit Elgin CDJR at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood.
Sources
Fuel economy, fuel type, vehicle class and stop-start data are the EPA ratings published on fueleconomy.gov, read November 9, 2026. Our service hours are from our own website, checked the same day.
- Dodge Charger 2026-2027 EPA ratings (Find a Car), fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA, read November 9, 2026
- EPA vehicle record for the 2026 Charger R/T AWD (id 50283), fueleconomy.gov web services, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA, read November 9, 2026
- EPA vehicle record for the 2026 Charger Scat Pack AWD (id 50068), fueleconomy.gov web services, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA, read November 9, 2026
- EPA vehicle record for the 2026 Charger Daytona R/T AWD (id 49957), fueleconomy.gov web services, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA, read November 9, 2026
- Dodge service center page: service hours, Elgin CDJR, read November 9, 2026