The Charger’s base engine is 3.6L V6 delivers 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque in the SXT and 300 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque in the SXT AWD trim. The V6 is a capable engine and will keep you engaged within the city limits. The standard 8-speed automatic transmission shuffles through the gear ratios with ease and keep the enigne in its powerband to ensure a lag free response in case you want a quick surge of power.
The engine is very refined, and the power kicks in from the lower RPMs. Performance, too, is excellent, and enthusiasts will love pushing this engine to its limits.
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Models
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2019 Dodge Charger SXT
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro 3LT
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2019 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
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2019 Chrysler 300 Touring RWD
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MSRP
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$30,965
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$31,995
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$36,450
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$29,470
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Engine
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3.6L V6 sequential MPI
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3.6L V6 Direct Injection
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5.0L V8 Direct Injection
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3.6L V6 sequential MPI
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Transmission
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8 Speed automatic
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6 Speed manual
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6 Speed manual
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8 Speed automatic
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Horsepower
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292hp@ 6350rpm
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335hp@ 6800rpm
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460hp@ 7000rpm
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292hp@ 6350rpm
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Torque
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260ft-lbs@ 4800 rpm
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284ft-lbs@ 5300rpm
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420ft-lbs@ 4600rpm
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260ft-lbs@ 4800 rpm
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Transmission duties are performed by an 8 Speed Automatic Transmission mated to a 3.6L V6. The transmission is smooth as the 8 gear ratios giving it a lot of room to play with which results in a smooth acceleration from the start. The only fly in the ointment is the absence of a manual. Because rivals have it puts the Charger at a disadvantage here.
Acceleration
The Dodge Charger even with the base model's V6 engine manages 0-60 mph in a respectable 6.4 seconds and the quarter-mile comes at 14.8 seconds. These figures aren't the best in the comparison and rivals like the Camaro and the Mustang can easily leave the Dodge Charger in the dust. to compete with them you need to go to the more powerful enigne choices offered on the Charger.
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Models
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2019 Dodge Charger SXT
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro 3LT
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2019 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
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2019 Chrysler 300 Touring RWD
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0-60 MPH
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6.4 sec
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3.5 sec
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4.2 sec
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7.2 sec
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Quarter mile
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14.8 sec
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12.5 sec
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12.5 sec
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15.4 sec
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Engine
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3.6L V6
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3.6L V6
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5.0L V8
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3.6L V6
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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3934
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3435
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3705
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4013
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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7.6
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8.9
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9.9
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7.7
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Ride and Handling
Despite being such a heavy car all Chargers handle well and deliver confidence while driving even if that is around the twisties. The steering is responsive and weighs up well at high speeds but at parking speeds, it is not as light as the Koreans. Through high-speed corners, the Charger stays surprisingly flat and overall the car handles well according to its size.
Minor bumps can unsettle the car for a movement but it quickly gains back its composure and returns back the control in the driver's hand. The Charger when equipped well can put to shame its rivals with its ride and handling.
Braking
Braking performance is excellent. Repeated heavy braking shows no fade. In town, it feels that the pedals are a tad bit softer at first, but short stopping distances inspire confidence.
While the higher trim level gets Brembo calipers which can drop anchors in a blip to bring the car to a standstill. Bear in mind, the Charger is a heavy car with an aging chassis.
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Model
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2019 Dodge Charger SXT
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro 3LT
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2019 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
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2019 Chrysler 300 Touring RWD
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Brake Front (in.)
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12.6
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NA
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13.9
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12.6
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Brake Rear (in.)
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12.6
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NA
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13
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12.6
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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107
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103
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NA
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110
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While the 2019 Dodge Charger doesn’t offer Class-Leading Torque and Power, the upside to this is a better MPG compared to the competition.
