Dodge Challenger SRT8
16.8 MPG The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is EPA-rated at 16.8 MPG combined (13.8 city / 22.8 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 893 gallons, $2857 a year in fuel, or $0.190 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2016 run it averages 16.8 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2232 | $2976 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.268 | $2679 | $4018 | $5357 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.298 | $2976 | $4464 | $5952 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16.8 MPG | 13.8 | 22.8 | $4613 | 531 | 4 |
| 2015 | 16.8 MPG | 13.8 | 22.8 | $4613 | 533 | 4 |
| 2014 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 521 | 2 |
| 2013 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 522 | 2 |
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 523 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16.5 MPG | 14 | 22.5 | $4675 | 539 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 ranks 244 on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW M5 (17), BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe (17), Cadillac CT5 V (17), Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue (17), Jaguar S-Type R (17).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 531 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Challenger SRT8 get?
The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is rated at 16.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 13.8 city and 22.8 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 16.8 MPG, ranging from 16 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Challenger SRT8 cost in fuel per year?
At 16.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 893 gallons — roughly $2857 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.190 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $4613.
Has the Dodge Challenger SRT8 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 16.8 MPG today against 16.5 in 2011 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge Challenger SRT8 efficient for its class?
It ranks 244 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG. That is 10.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.