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2012 Dodge Charger fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Dodge Charger. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 30 highway.

At a glance

Combined
17 to 23 MPG depending on version
City and highway
19 and 30 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Charger
Automatic 8-spd
6-cyl 3.6L FFV Rear-Wheel Drive 193023 MPG $2,900
Charger
Automatic 5-spd
6-cyl 3.6L Rear-Wheel Drive 182721 MPG $3,200
Charger
Automatic 5-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 162519 MPG $4,000
Charger SRT8
Automatic 5-spd
8-cyl 6.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 142317 MPG $4,850
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $4,850 for the least efficient.

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Fuel economy in other model years