The Dodge Charger is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn SE RWD , 4dr Sdn SXT RWD , 4dr Sdn SXT Plus RWD , 4dr Sdn RT RWD , 4dr Sdn RT Plus RWD , 4dr Sdn Road/Track RWD , 4dr Sdn RT Max RWD , 4dr Sdn RT Plus AWD , 4dr Sdn RT AWD , 4dr Sdn SXT Plus AWD , 4dr Sdn SXT AWD , 4dr Sdn RT Max AWD , 4dr Sdn SRT8 RWD and 4dr Sdn SRT8 Super Bee RWD . The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (292 hp) , 5.7-liter V8 (370 hp) and 6.4-liter V8 (470 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 8-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The Charger uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Genesis , Acura TL , Ford Taurus and Toyota Avalon .
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