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2008 Dodge Charger MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Dodge Charger is a large car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 31 large cars rated for 2008, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #5 of 31 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2008 Large Cars

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  1. 1Hyundai Sonata25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Mercury Sable22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Avalon22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Dodge Charger21 MPG $2,214
  6. 31Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2008 ChargerOther large carsClass median: $3,100/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Charger MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Charger AWD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Charger AWD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 6.1L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
104 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2008 Dodge Charger vs. rivals

vs Chrysler 300 SRT8 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Azera 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Impala 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Impala saves $101/yr vs Toyota Avalon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Avalon saves $101/yr vs Pontiac G8 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Charger saves $111/yr vs Mercury Sable 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Sable saves $101/yr vs Chrysler 300 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Charger saves $369/yr vs Hyundai Sonata 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sonata saves $354/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Dodge Charger?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Dodge Charger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Dodge Charger?

The 2008 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Dodge Charger per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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