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Dodge Charger · Model year 2020

2020 Dodge Charger specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2020 Dodge Charger in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 13 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 1,000 lb.

Max towing
1,000 lb
Horsepower
292–707 hp
Combined MPG
15–23
Recalls
3
2020 Dodge Charger towing capacity: up to 1,000 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Dodge Charger

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2020 Dodge Charger compared with 2019.

All the differences we found (1 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • Body size: width is 75 / 82.7 in. (was 75 in.).

Newly standard

  • 245/45ZR20 All-season Performance — GT, R/T, Scat Pack
  • Hellcat premium floor mats — SRT Hellcat

No longer offered on some trims

  • Spare, compact — SXT AWD
  • 275/40ZR20 All-season Performance — SRT Hellcat
  • 275/40ZR20 P Zero Summer — SRT Hellcat
  • Exhaust System: Dual rear with bright tips — SXT, SXT AWD
  • Grille: Scat Pack Performance — SRT Hellcat
  • Rear Spoiler: Body-color performance — SRT Hellcat

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Door handles — body color, Keyless Enter ’n Go — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Spare, compact — standard: SXT AWD, GT AWD
  • Steering Wheel: Leather flat-bottom performance — optional: GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack
  • 20 x 8-in. Machined with Granite pockets — optional: R/T
  • 305/35ZR20 All-season Performance — standard: SRT Hellcat — optional: Scat Pack
  • 305/35ZR20 Three-season Performance — optional: Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Active performance dual rear with bright tips — standard: R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Antenna: Shark-fin-style roof — optional: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Blue dual-stitched premium floor mats — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Fuel filler door — Push-push — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Grille: Widebody — standard: SRT Hellcat — optional: Scat Pack
  • Headliner: Dinamica suede — optional: R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Interior Accents: Real Carbon Fiber — optional: R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Power accessory delay — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Rear Spoiler: Widebody — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Rear Spoiler: Widebody – Blue — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Rear Spoiler: Widebody – White — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • SRT Configurable Drive Modes — standard: Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Steering Wheel: Alcantara-wrapped SRT flat bottom — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Suspension: Normal duty — standard: SXT AWD, GT AWD
  • Tip Start — prevents ignition from over-cranking — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Wheels: 19 x 7.5-in. Satin Carbon — standard: SXT AWD, GT AWD
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. “Warp Speed” Granite — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. “Warp Speed” Satin Carbon — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. Brass Monkey — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. Carbon Black — standard: SRT Hellcat — optional: Scat Pack
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. Devil’s Rim — standard: Scat Pack
  • Wheels: 20 x 9.5-in. Brass Monkey — optional: Scat Pack
  • Windshield wipers: Variable/intermittent — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Push-button start, Keyless Go
  • Suspension: Adaptive damping
  • 20-in. Satin Carbon/Black painted pockets
  • 245/45ZR20 All-season Performance
  • After-Run Chiller
  • Antenna: Integrated into roof shark fin
  • Door handles — body color
  • Fuel filler door — capless with remote fuel door release
  • Glass
  • Steering: Performance tuned
  • Suspension: All-wheel drive
  • Variable/intermittent
  • Wheels: 19-in. Machined/painted
  • Wheels: 20-in. Forged Dark Bronze painted
  • Wheels: 20-in. Granite Crystal
  • Wheels: 20-in. Matte Vapor painted

EPA combined fuel economy changes

  • 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 8-speed automatic (RWD): 16 → 15 MPG

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Dodge Charger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
E-segment sedan, rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD)
Assembly Plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Large car
Introduction Date
2014 as a 2015 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood
Engines77 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — SXT, SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Power (SAE net)292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm; 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD
Torque (SAE net)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm; 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)19/30/23 (RWD); 18/27/21 (AWD)
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology
AvailabilityStandard — R/T models
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net)370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm
Torque (SAE net)395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity14.7 quarts (13.9 liters)
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust TypeDual 2.75-in. straight-thru exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV); features 4-in. chrome round tips
Max. Gross Trailer Weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)15/24/18
392 HEMI V-8 powered by SRT
AvailabilityStandard — Scat Pack models
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.6)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.9:1
Power (estimated SAE net)485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque (estimated SAE net)475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,100 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory Oil Fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant Capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust TypeDual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned Active Exhaust system with 4-in. chrome round tips
Max. Gross Trailer WeightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)15/24/18
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8
AvailabilityStandard — SRT Hellcat
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement376 cu. in. (6,166 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, unique aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Power (SAE J2723)707 hp (527 kW) at 6,000 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel; 717 hp (535 kW) at 6,100 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel (Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition)
Torque (SAE J2723)650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel
Max. Engine Speed6,200 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory Oil Fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant Capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Induction SystemCombined air-flow rate of 1,094 CFM from mail slot grille opening
Intercooler SystemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump; When engine is shut down, radio-selectable Race Cooldown feature turns on radiator fan and intercooler water pump to reduce intercooler coolant temperature
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features.
Exhaust TypeDual 2.75-in. straight-thru exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV) with 4-in. chrome round tips
Max. Gross Trailer WeightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)12/21/15
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
Transmission13 specs
TorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 850RE eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, RWDStandard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, AWDStandard with 5.7-liter and 392 HEMI V-8 enginesStandard on SRT Hellcat
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport Mode and available paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gearAdaptive electronic control, Sport Mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gearAdaptive electronic control, configurable drive modes and paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control, five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear, off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss, torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gearAdaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track (features performance shifting and gear holding feature)
1st4.714.714.714.71
2nd3.143.143.143.14
3rd2.102.102.102.10
4th1.671.671.671.67
5th1.291.291.291.29
6th1.001.001.001.00
7th0.840.840.840.84
8th0.670.670.670.67
Reverse3.303.303.323.32
Final Drive Ratio2.62 — standard; 3.08 — optional3.082.62 — standard with 5.7-liter; 3.09 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned, standard with 392 HEMI V-82.62 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned
Overall Top Gear1.76 — standard; 2.06 — optional2.061.75 — (with 2.62 final drive ratio); 2.07 — (with 3.09 final drive ratio)1.76
Transfer case4 specs
Availability
Standard — SXT AWD and GT AWD
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
Fully variable
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp — standard on SXT; 180-amp — standard on SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD and R/T models; optional on SXT; 220-amp — standard on Scat Pack models and SRT Hellcat
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist
Overall Ratio
16.5:1 — SXT AWD; 14.4:1 — all RWD models
Turn Circle (curb-to-curb)
37.7 ft. — SXT, GT, R/T models; 38.7 ft. — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 37.5 ft. — Scat Pack; 39.0 ft. — SRT Hellcat and Scat Pack Widebody
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.6 — SXT, GT, R/T models; 3.1 — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 2.6 — Scat Pack models; 2.5 — SRT Hellcat Widebody
Suspension9 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm; Lateral and diagonal lower links (RWD models), one-piece lower-control arms (AWD models); Coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; Bilstein ADS shock absorbers (available on Scat Pack, standard Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat models); 32 mm (34 mm for SRT models) hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs; Link-type 19 mm (22 mm on Widebody models) hollow stabilizer bar; Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; Gas-charged Bilstein ADS shock absorbers (available on Scat Pack, standard Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat models); Isolated suspension cradle
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard — SXT
Normal duty Suspension
Standard — SXT AWD and GT AWD
Sport-tuned Suspension
Optional — SXT
Performance Suspension
Standard — GT and R/T models
High-performance Suspension (included with Performance Handling)
Standard — Scat Pack models; optional on GT and R/T models
Widebody Competition Suspension (included with Widebody Package)
Standard — SRT Hellcat; available on Scat Pack
SRT-tuned Three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
Standard — SRT Hellcat; available on Scat Pack; Auto Mode: sporty, compliant ride; Sport Mode: firm, improved handling; Track Mode: firmest, maximum handling
Dimensions and capacities13 specs
Wheelbase
120 (3,048)
Track, Front
63.4 (1,611) — SXT, GT and R/T; 63.3 (1,607) — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 64.0 (1,625) — Scat Pack; 65.6 (1,667) — Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat
Track, Rear
63.8 (1,620) — SXT, GT and R/T; 63.4 (1,611) — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 63.7 (1,617) — Scat Pack; 65.3 (1,658) — Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat
Overall Length
198.4 (5,040) — SXT and SXT AWD; 200.8 (5,100) — GT, GT AWD, R/T and Scat Pack; 201.0 (5,105) — Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat
Overall Width (with mirrors)
82.7 (2,100)
Overall Width (without mirrors)
75.0 (1,905) — SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T and Scat Pack; 78.3 (1,989) — Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat (at widest point of vehicle, rear flares)
Overall Height
58.5 (1,485) — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 57.8 (1,467) — SXT, GT, R/T and Scat Pack; 57.6 (1,462) — SRT Hellcat
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
25.8 (2.4) — SXT; 26.0 (2.4) — SXT AWD; 26.2 (2.4) — GT, GT AWD, R/T and Scat Pack; 27.2 (2.5) — Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat
Ground Clearance
5.2 (130.9); 4.5 (115.2) — SRT Hellcat models
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.304 Cd — SXT; 0.330 Cd — SXT AWD; 0.335 Cd — GT, GT AWD, R/T and Scat Pack; 0.380 Cd — Scat Pack Widebody; 0.381 Cd — SRT Hellcat
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
3,957 (1,795) — SXT; 4,213 (1,911) — SXT AWD; 4,063 (1,843) — GT; 4,232 (1,920) — GT AWD; 4,286 (1,944) — R/T models; 4,373 (1,983) — Scat Pack models; 4,587 (2,080) — SRT Hellcat
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
52/48 — SXT and GT; 53/47 — SXT AWD and GT AWD; 55/45 — R/T models; 55/45 — Scat Pack models; 56/44 — SRT Hellcat
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)
Accommodations18 specs
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3 — standard
Front: Headroom
38.6 (981); 36.9 (938) with sunroof
Front: Legroom
41.8 (1,061)
Front: Shoulder room
59.5 (1,510)
Front: Hip room
56.2 (1,428)
Front: Seat travel
Driver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Front: Recliner angle range, deg.
Power — 70.7; Manual — 70.0
Front: EPA front volume index cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.6 (1.57)
Rear Seat: Headroom
36.6 (930)
Rear Seat: Legroom
40.1 (1,019)
Rear Seat: Knee clearance
3.9 (99)
Rear Seat: Shoulder room
57.9 (1,472)
Rear Seat: Hip room
56.1 (1,425)
Rear Seat: EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
49.2 (1.39)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
104.7 (2.97)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
16.5 (0.47)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
120.8 (3.42)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.1 (764)
Tires8 options
AvailabilityRevs per mile (km)Revs per mile, (km)Size and typeMfr. and model
Standard on SXT745 (463)—P215/65R17 BSW Low Rolling Resistance All-season TouringMichelin Energy Saver
Standard on SXT AWD and GT AWD715 (444)—235/55R19 BSW All-season PerformanceMichelin Primacy MXM4
Standard on GT, R/T and Scat Pack; Optional on SXT (packaged with Blacktop Package, Plus Group)733 (456)—245/45ZR20 All-season PerformanceGoodyear RS-A
Optional on GT, R/T and Scat Pack726 (451)—245/45ZR20 Three-season PerformanceGoodyear Eagle F1
Optional on Scat Pack (packaged with Daytona Edition Group, Dynamics Package)718 (446)—275/40ZR20 All-season PerformancePirelli P Zero All-season
Optional on Scat Pack—718 (446)275/40ZR20 SummerPirelli P Zero
Standard on SRT Hellcat; optional on Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package)—731 (454)305/35ZR20 All-season PerformancePirelli P Zero All-season
Optional on Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package) and SRT Hellcat—731 (454)305/35ZR20 Three-season PerformancePirelli P Zero

— not listed or not applicable

Wheels16 options
AvailabilitySizeType and material
Standard on SXT17 x 7 in.Fine Silver
Standard on SXT AWD and GT AWD19 x 7.5 in.Satin Carbon
Optional on SXT AWD and GT AWD (included with Blacktop Package)19 x 7.5 in.Black Noise
Standard on GT; optional on SXT (included with Plus Group)20 x 8 in.Satin Carbon, wide spoke design
Standard on R/T; optional on GT (included with Plus Group)20 x 8 in.Satin Carbon, tight spoke design
Optional on R/T (included with Plus Group)20 x 8 in.Machined with Granite pockets
Optional on SXT, GT and R/T (included with Blacktop Package)20 x 8 in.Black Noise
Optional on GT and R/T (included with Performance Handling Group, Daytona Edition Group)20 x 9 in.Low Gloss Black
Standard on Scat Pack20 x 9 in.Forged Low Gloss Granite
Optional on Scat Pack (included with Daytona Edition Group, Dynamics Package)20 x 9.5 in.Black Noise
Optional on Scat Pack20 x 9.5 in.Brass Monkey
Optional on Scat Pack (included with Widebody package)20 x 11 in.Devil’s Rim
Standard on SRT Hellcat; optional on Scat Pack20 x 11 in.Carbon Black
Optional on SRT Hellcat20 x 11 in.“Warp Speed” Granite
Optional on SRT Hellcat20 x 11 in.Brass Monkey
Packaged on SRT Hellcat (included with Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition)20 x 11 in.“Warp Speed” Satin Carbon
Brakes35 specs
Sport Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on SXT
Front: Rotor size and type12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Front: Caliper size and type2.36 (60) single piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front: Swept area210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Rear: Caliper size and type1.65 (42) single piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear: Swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD and R/T
Front: Rotor size and type13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Front: Caliper size and type1.65 (42) dual piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front: Swept area249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Rear: Caliper size and type1.65 (42) single piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear: Swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Brembo High-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on Scat Pack; Optional on GT, R/T models
Front: Rotor size and type14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted
Front: Caliper size and type1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Front: Swept area351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear: Caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear: Swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
SRT/Brembo Ultra-high-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on SRT Hellcat; Included on Scat Pack with Daytona Edition Group and Dynamics Package
Front: Rotor size and type15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted
Front: Caliper size and type1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
Front: Swept area424 sq.in. (2,735 sq. cm.)
Rear: Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear: Caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear: Swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm.)
systems
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction ControlStandard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake AssistStandard
Brake Knockback MitigationStandard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard on SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD and R/T models
Four-mode (Street, Sport, Track, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard on Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat models
Power-assist Type8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

Source: 2020 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Dodge Charger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Charger at 15–23 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (RWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Charger3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
Charger5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
Charger SRT Widebody6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD12MPG21MPG15MPG$5,150592
Charger / Charger Widebody6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD15MPG24MPG18MPG$4,300500
Charger AWD3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2020 Dodge Charger wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SXTStandard
P215/65R17Michelin Energy Saver
17 × 7 in
low rolling resistance all-season touring, black sidewall
SXT AWD and GT AWDStandard
235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
GT and R/TStandard
245/45ZR20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 8 in
all-season performance
Scat PackStandard
245/45ZR20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 9 in
all-season performance
SXT (packaged with Blacktop Package and Plus Group)Optional
245/45ZR20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 8 in
all-season performance
GT, R/T and Scat PackOptional
245/45ZR20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
three-season performance
Scat Pack (packaged with Daytona Edition Group and Dynamics Package)Optional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero All-season
20 × 9.5 in
all-season performance
Scat PackOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 9.5 in
summer
SRT HellcatStandard
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero All-season
20 × 11 in
all-season performance
Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package)Optional
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero All-season
20 × 11 in
all-season performance
Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package) and SRT HellcatOptional
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 11 in
three-season performance
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depending on equipment the car has a compact spare or a non-matching full-size spare, stowed in the trunk; neither has a pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m) (Base models), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2020 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 Dodge Charger maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
  • Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
  • Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only)
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only)
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace air cleaner filter if necessary
  • Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions
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2020 Dodge Charger fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
3.6L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)87 octane18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10 qt9.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)89 recommended, 87 acceptable18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout Severe Duty II cooling system14.5 qt13.9 L
With Severe Duty II cooling system15 qt14.3 L
6.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)91 or higher18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system15.2 qt14.4 L
6.2L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)Supercharged engine (91 or higher)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterSupercharged engine7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemSupercharged engine15.2 qt14.4 L
Supercharged engine intercooler5 qt4.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engines
10 Year/150,000 mile (240,000 km) OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine coolant6.2L supercharged engine and intercooler
10 Year/150,000 mile (240,000 km) OAT coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L and 5.7L engines
API Certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395
Mopar (also Pennzoil, Shell Helix Ultra)
Engine oil6.4L engine
Full synthetic SAE 0W-40MS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oil6.2L supercharged engine
Full synthetic SAE 0W-40MS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission8-speed transmission
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinderBase models
DOT 3, SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Brake master cylinderSRT models
DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid
Hydraulic power steering reservoirSRT models, if equipped
Hydraulic system power steering fluid or equivalentMS-10838
Mopar Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid
Front axleAWD, if equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle3.6L and 5.7L engines
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Rear axle6.4L engine
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Rear axleSRT models (6.2L supercharged)
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer caseAWD, if equipped
Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40
Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15)
6.4L engine
91 octane Premium unleaded (91 or higher required)
Up to 15% (E15)
6.2L supercharged engine (SRT)
91 octane Premium unleaded (91 or higher required)
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Base modelsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
SRT modelsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket111 ft‑lb (150 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacities include the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Manual covers base Charger (3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L) and SRT (6.2L supercharged); rows are labeled accordingly.
  • If DOT 4 brake fluid is used in SRT models, change it every 24 months (time based only).
  • Lug nut torque: tighten in a star pattern twice; recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Methanol-containing gasoline and E85 are not approved; leaded fuel is prohibited.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Dodge Charger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Dodge Charger: 3 recall campaigns, 58 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Charger 4 Dr AWD
10.1% risk
Dodge Charger 4 Dr RWD
10.1% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (3)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorMarch 14, 2024 · Campaign 24V198000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

Campaign 24V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility: windshieldJuly 8, 2021 · Campaign 21V516000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Campaign 21V516000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAugust 27, 2020 · Campaign 20V512000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Campaign 20V512000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
58
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
7
  • Air bags36
  • Unknown or other10
  • Electrical system7
  • Engine6
  • Exterior lighting3
  • Fuel/propulsion system3
  • Seats2
  • Structure2

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Charger, Charger Pursuit, Charger SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2020 Dodge Charger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Great Lakes owner notes

The 2020 Dodge Charger against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2020 Charger owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Michigan driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P215/65R17 size, a true winter tire on 17-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

The fluids table calls for SAE 5W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L and 6.2L supercharged) at 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 7 qt (6.2L supercharged), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 730 cold-cranking amps. A Charger left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2020 lineup includes rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 10 qt (3.6L), 14.5 to 15 qt (5.7L), 15.2 qt (6.4L) and 15.2 qt (6.2L supercharged) of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 4.5 to 5.2 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Tank size for hill country

The 2020 Dodge Charger holds 18.5 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Michigan to Kentucky.

2020 Dodge Charger questions

How much oil does the 2020 Dodge Charger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L; 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L; 6.4L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.2L supercharged engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2020 Dodge Charger use?

3.6L and 5.7L engines: API Certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395); 6.4L engine: Full synthetic SAE 0W-40 (MS-12633); 6.2L supercharged engine: Full synthetic SAE 0W-40 (MS-12633); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Dodge Charger?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 Dodge Charger owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2020 Dodge Charger get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Charger at 15–23 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 12 city / 21 highway / 15 combined; 6.4L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2020 Dodge Charger use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/65R17 (SXT); 235/55R19 (SXT AWD and GT AWD); 245/45ZR20 (GT and R/T, Scat Pack, SXT (packaged with Blacktop Package and Plus Group)); 275/40ZR20 (Scat Pack (packaged with Daytona Edition Group and Dynamics Package), Scat Pack); 305/35ZR20 (SRT Hellcat, Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package), Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package) and SRT Hellcat). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2020 Dodge Charger?

New trim: GT AWD; New option packages: Carbon & Suede Package, Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition, Satin Black painted hood, roof, deck lid and spoiler, Satin Black painted hood and 1 more; Package no longer offered: Leather Interior Group; No longer standard or offered on some trims: Spare, compact (SXT AWD).

Does the 2020 Dodge Charger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Dodge Charger. The most recent: Air bags: side/window (March 2024), Visibility: windshield (July 2021), and Back over prevention: sensing system (August 2020). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. The components named most often are air bags (36), unknown or other (10), and electrical system (7). 10 complaints involved a crash and 2 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2020 Dodge Charger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Dodge Charger is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD: 5 and Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.