Dodge Charger SRT8
17 MPG The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT8 is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2012–2016 run it averages 17 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23.5 | $4550 | 516 | 2 |
| 2015 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23.5 | $4550 | 521 | 2 |
| 2014 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 521 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 520 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
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 149 large cars models tracked here, the Dodge Charger SRT8 ranks 117 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Caprice (17.3), BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo (18), BMW 740il (18), Buick Roadmaster (18), Cadillac Brougham (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 516 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Charger SRT8 get?
The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT8 is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 23.5 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 17 MPG, ranging from 16 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Charger SRT8 cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $4550.
Has the Dodge Charger SRT8 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17 MPG today against 17 in 2012 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge Charger SRT8 efficient for its class?
It ranks 117 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 4.6 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.