Dodge Challenger

Name: 2009 Dodge Challenger
Brand: Dodge

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

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Road Test

The Challenger recaptures the essential parts of the classic American muscle-car experience; exhilarating straight-line acceleration; a brawny, burbling V8; and aggressive, stock-car styling. However, agility and pinpoint cornering are not part of the mix and braking is mediocre. This is a large, heavy car that traces its roots to the Chrysler 300/Dodge Charger. It's also a fairly comfortable highway cruiser, something the old muscle cars never were. What we have in the end is a big, brash two-door that can seat five people in a pinch.

2009 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2009 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2009 Dodge Challenger

$6,600 - $14,325

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2009 Audi A5

$5,750 - $6,850

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi S4

$7,875

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi TT

$5,500 - $10,975

EPA MPG NA

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2009 BMW 1 Series

$5,275 - $6,950

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Cadillac CTS

$5,050 - $17,800

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Ford Mustang

$6,225 - $27,275

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Honda Civic Si

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Jaguar XK

$9,400 - $12,700

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Mazda RX-8

$5,225 - $5,550

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL

$9,325 - $13,500

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$5,950 - $8,000

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Mini Cooper

$3,075 - $5,000

EPA MPG 32 mpg

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$4,500 - $5,250

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2009 Nissan GT-R

$41,100

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Porsche 911

$34,475 - $66,700

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Volkswagen Eos

$3,800 - $3,975

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Volkswagen GTI

$5,700 - $5,850

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Volvo C30

$4,750 - $5,475

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2009 Volvo C70

$5,625

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front, 3 rear

Rear

3.5-liter V6 (250 hp)
5.7-liter V8 (370 hp)
6.1-liter V8 (425 hp)

5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
6-speed manual

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2011-2023

2011 Redesign Year

The Challenger was updated for 2011 with suspension tweaks that bring more responsive handling with but a slight loss in ride quality. This makes the big muscle car feel more controlled and responsive, while retaining its easy-going cruiser personality. Ride and overall noise levels are civilized for this class and the Challenger retains its throaty exhaust note from its powerful 5.7-liter V8. However, at 19 mpg, fuel economy is nothing to brag about and outward visibility is limited. Updates in 2015 brought various cosmetic changes, performance-oriented features, and a choice of V6 and V8 engines spread over a bewildering eight different trim lines, culminating in the outrageous 707-hp "Hellcat" version. Our tested R/T model felt bulky in routine driving, but proved surprisingly capable despite its heft. It snarls and hangs on in corners like a Rottweiler with a rib eye. Braking was exceptional. New for 2017 was an all-wheel-drive GT version with a V6 engine. 2023 is the Challenger's final year.

2008-2010

2008 Redesign Year

This large retro-look coupe was reborn in 2008, derived from the Chrysler 300/Dodge Charger siblings with styling inspired by the original 1960s muscle car. While superficially resembling its namesake, this is a larger and heavier car that comes up a bit short on sporty credentials. It's very quick in a straight line, but handling lacks agility -- though the car is quite comfortable on the highway. The brawny 375-hp V8 emits an invigorating growl, and a larger V8 and smaller V6 are also available. It's a fairly comfortable and effortless cruiser. Good controls, decent interior quality and the ability to seat five are pluses.