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Dodge Charger · Model year 2021

2021 Dodge Charger specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2021 Dodge Charger, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 1,000 lb.

Max towing
1,000 lb
Horsepower
292–797 hp
Combined MPG
15–23
Recalls
2
2021 Dodge Charger towing capacity: up to 1,000 lbEvery 2021 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2021 towing chart

What changed for the 2021 Dodge Charger

The 2021 Charger versus 2020: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • 245/45ZR20 All-season performance — GT AWD
  • Wheels: 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — GT AWD

Newly available

  • 245/45ZR20 All-season performance — SXT AWD
  • Wheels: 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — SXT AWD

No longer offered on some trims

  • 235/55R19 BSW All-season performance — GT AWD
  • Wheels: 19 x 7.5-in. Black Noise — GT AWD
  • Wheels: 19 x 7.5-in. Satin Carbon — GT AWD
  • Wheels: 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — GT, R/T

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Four-wheel disc antilock Brembo four-piston performance brake system — standard: Scat Pack — optional: GT, R/T
  • 220-mph primary speedometer with red-faced gauges — standard: SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Active performance dual rear with black tips — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: 392 HEMI — standard: Scat Pack
  • Badges: Hellcat — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: HEMI — standard: R/T
  • Badges: SRT Hellcat Redeye — standard: SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Induction: Open air box — standard: SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Standard hood — standard: SXT, SXT AWD
  • Wheels: 20 x 11-in. Lightweight Carbon Black — standard: SRT Hellcat Redeye — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Wheels: 20 x 8-in. Black Noise — optional: SXT AWD, GT AWD

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Blue dual-stitched premium floor mats
  • Brake System: Brembo fixed calipers four-piston
  • Headlamps / Taillamps: LED daytime running lamps
  • Rear Spoiler: Body color
  • Rear Spoiler: Widebody – Blue
  • Rear Spoiler: Widebody – White
  • SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year trial subscription

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2021 Dodge Charger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 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
Engines99 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)16/25/19
Engine Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
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 transmission 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 (SAE net)485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque (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
Power717 hp (535 kW) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
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 airflow 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
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat High Output V-8
AvailabilityStandard — Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 valve, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhausts and hollow stem intakes, 16 hydraulic roller lifters
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Power797 bhp (595 kW) @ 6,300 rpm
Torque707 lb.-ft (959 N•m) @ 4,500
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm
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 airflow rate of 1,130 cubic feet per minute (CFM) from: Performance hood with functional air induction Mail slot grille opening Air box opening near wheel liner
Intercooler SystemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump SRT Power Chiller™ liquid to air intercooler chiller system is activated and redirects air conditioning refrigerant to chill the intercooler coolant (via radio button) 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
Exhaust TypeDual 2.75-in. straight-though exhaust system with twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV) with rectangular Black Vapor-chromed tips
Max. Gross Trailer WeightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)12/21/15
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, SRT Hellcat Redeye
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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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. — Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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
Front: Caliper size and type1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with all aluminum housing
Front: Swept area351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Rear: Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
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 and SRT Hellcat Redeye Included on Scat Pack with Daytona Edition Group and Dynamics Package
Front: Rotor size and type15.7 x 1.34 (400 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, directional vane vented and slotted
Front: Caliper size and type1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
Front: Swept area442 sq.in. (2,852 sq. cm.)
Rear: Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
Rear: Caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear: Swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm.)
systems and controls
Four-wheel Antilock 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 and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Power-assist Type8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
Suspension9 specs
Front
Independent short- and long-arm (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 Adaptive Damping Suspension (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 and SRT Hellcat Redeye; available on Scat Pack
SRT-tuned Three-mode ADS
Standard — SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye; 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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (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 and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Ground Clearance
5.2 (130.9) 4.5 (115.2) — SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 TBD Cd — SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 4,595 (2,084) — SRT Hellcat 4,610 (2,091) — SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 57/43 — SRT Hellcat 57/43 — SRT Hellcat Redeye
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)
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)
Tires32 specs
P215/65R17 BSW Low-rolling Resistance All-season Touring (Michelin Energy Saver)
AvailabilityStandard on SXT
Size and typeP215/65R17 BSW Low-rolling Resistance All-season Touring
Mfr. and modelMichelin Energy Saver
Revs per mile (km)745 (463)
235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance (Michelin Primacy MXM4)
AvailabilityStandard on SXT AWD
Size and type235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance
Mfr. and modelMichelin Primacy MXM4
Revs per mile (km)715 (444)
245/45ZR20 BSW All-season Performance (Firestone Firehawk GTV)
AvailabilityStandard on GT, GT AWD, R/T and Scat Pack; optional on SXT and SXT AWD (packaged with Blacktop Package, Plus Group)
Size and type245/45ZR20 BSW All-season Performance
Mfr. and modelFirestone Firehawk GTV
Revs per mile (km)726 (449)
245/45ZR20 Three-season Performance (Goodyear Eagle F1)
AvailabilityOptional on GT, R/T and Scat Pack
Size and type245/45ZR20 Three-season Performance
Mfr. and modelGoodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)726 (451)
275/40ZR20 All-season Performance (Pirelli P Zero All-season)
AvailabilityOptional on Scat Pack (packaged with Daytona Edition Group, Dynamics Package)
Size and type275/40ZR20 All-season Performance
Mfr. and modelPirelli P Zero All-season
Revs per mile (km)718 (446)
275/40ZR20 Summer (Pirelli P Zero)
AvailabilityOptional on Scat Pack
Size and type275/40ZR20 Summer
Mfr. and modelPirelli P Zero
Revs per mile, (km)718 (446)
305/35ZR20 All-season Performance (Pirelli P Zero All-season)
AvailabilityStandard on Scat Pack (with Widebody Package), SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Size and type305/35ZR20 All-season Performance
Mfr. and modelPirelli P Zero All-season
Revs per mile, (km)731 (454)
305/35ZR20 Three-season Performance (Pirelli P Zero)
AvailabilityOptional on Scat Pack (with Widebody Package), SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Size and type305/35ZR20 Three-season Performance
Mfr. and modelPirelli P Zero
Revs per mile, (km)731 (454)
Wheels 1Fine Silver, 17 x 7 in.Wheels 1: Fine Silver, 17 x 7 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on SXT
Type and material
Fine Silver
Size
17 x 7 in.
Wheels 2Satin Carbon, 19 x 7.5 in.Wheels 2: Satin Carbon, 19 x 7.5 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on SXT AWD
Type and material
Satin Carbon
Size
19 x 7.5 in.
Wheels 3Black Noise, 19 x 7.5 in.Wheels 3: Black Noise, 19 x 7.5 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on SXT AWD (included with Blacktop Package)
Type and material
Black Noise
Size
19 x 7.5 in.
Wheels 4Satin Carbon, wide spoke design, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 4: Satin Carbon, wide spoke design, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on GT; optional on SXT (included with Plus Group)
Type and material
Satin Carbon, wide spoke design
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 5Satin Carbon, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 5: Satin Carbon, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on GT AWD; optional on SXT AWD (included with Plus Group)
Type and material
Satin Carbon
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 6Satin Carbon, tight spoke design, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 6: Satin Carbon, tight spoke design, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on R/T; optional on GT (included with Plus Group)
Type and material
Satin Carbon, tight spoke design
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 7Machined with Granite pockets, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 7: Machined with Granite pockets, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on R/T (included with Plus Group)
Type and material
Machined with Granite pockets
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 8Black Noise, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 8: Black Noise, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on SXT, GT and R/T (included with Blacktop Package)
Type and material
Black Noise
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 9Black Noise, 20 x 8 in.Wheels 9: Black Noise, 20 x 8 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on SXT AWD and GT AWD (included with Blacktop Package)
Type and material
Black Noise
Size
20 x 8 in.
Wheels 10Low Gloss Black, 20 x 9 in.Wheels 10: Low Gloss Black, 20 x 9 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on GT and R/T (included with Performance Handling Group, Daytona Edition Group)
Type and material
Low Gloss Black
Size
20 x 9 in.
Wheels 11Forged Low Gloss Granite, 20 x 9 in.Wheels 11: Forged Low Gloss Granite, 20 x 9 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on Scat Pack
Type and material
Forged Low Gloss Granite
Size
20 x 9 in.
Wheels 12Black Noise, 20 x 9.5 in.Wheels 12: Black Noise, 20 x 9.5 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on Scat Pack (included with Daytona Edition Group, Dynamics Package)
Type and material
Black Noise
Size
20 x 9.5 in.
Wheels 13Brass Monkey, 20 x 9.5 in.Wheels 13: Brass Monkey, 20 x 9.5 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on Scat Pack
Type and material
Brass Monkey
Size
20 x 9.5 in.
Wheels 14Devil’s Rim, 20 x 11 in.Wheels 14: Devil’s Rim, 20 x 11 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on Scat Pack (with Widebody Package)
Type and material
Devil’s Rim
Size
20 x 11 in.
Wheels 15Carbon Black, 20 x 11 in.Wheels 15: Carbon Black, 20 x 11 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on SRT Hellcat; optional on Scat Pack (with Widebody Package) and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Type and material
Carbon Black
Size
20 x 11 in.
Wheels 16Lightweight Carbon Black, 20 x 11 in.Wheels 16: Lightweight Carbon Black, 20 x 11 in.3 specs
Availability
Standard on SRT Hellcat Redeye; optional on SRT Hellcat
Type and material
Lightweight Carbon Black
Size
20 x 11 in.
Wheels 17“Warp Speed” Granite, 20 x 11 in.Wheels 17: “Warp Speed” Granite, 20 x 11 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Type and material
“Warp Speed” Granite
Size
20 x 11 in.
Wheels 18Brass Monkey, 20 x 11 in.Wheels 18: Brass Monkey, 20 x 11 in.3 specs
Availability
Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye
Type and material
Brass Monkey
Size
20 x 11 in.

Source: 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2021 Dodge Charger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2021 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$4,300496
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.

2021 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 AWDStandard
235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
GT, GT AWD and R/TStandard
245/45ZR20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
Scat PackStandard
245/45ZR20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 9 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
SXT and SXT AWD (packaged with Blacktop Package and Plus Group)Optional
245/45ZR20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
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
Scat Pack (with Widebody Package), SRT Hellcat and Hellcat RedeyeStandard
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero All-season
20 × 11 in
all-season performance
Scat Pack (with Widebody Package), SRT Hellcat and Hellcat RedeyeOptional
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 under an access cover in the trunk; neither has a pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), 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 (2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2021 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.

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 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 cleaner filter
Replace cabin air 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 brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine 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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2021 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
All engines
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
3.6L engine
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10 qt9.5 L
5.7L engine
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

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L and 5.7L engines
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements
Mopar Engine Oil Filter

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF, or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Front axleAWD models (if equipped)
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5)
Rear axle3.6L and 5.7L engines
OD synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5)
Transfer caseAWD models (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 Unleaded gasoline (87 to 89 octane) (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Fuel octane is by the (R+M)/2 method.
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Do not use E-85 or gasoline with more than 15% ethanol or any methanol.
  • Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).

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

2021 Dodge Charger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Dodge Charger: 2 recall campaigns, 35 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 (2)

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

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
35
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
  • Air bags16
  • Power train5
  • Unknown or other5
  • Engine3
  • Electrical system2
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Visibility2
  • Wheels2

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.

2021 Dodge Charger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2021 Dodge Charger against salt, snow and steep grades

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2021 Dodge Charger specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2021 factory size is P215/65R17, the largest 305/35R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 5W-20, 6 qt (3.6L) and 7 qt (5.7L) per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 5W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 730 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160- to 220-amp alternator.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2021: rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Charger confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Filters for dust and pollen

The cabin air filter first comes up at 20,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2021 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2021 Dodge Charger questions

How much oil does the 2021 Dodge Charger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L 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 2021 Dodge Charger use?

3.6L and 5.7L engines: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements (SAE/USCAR-36).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 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 filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2021 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 2021 Dodge Charger get?

The EPA rates the 2021 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 2021 Dodge Charger use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/65R17 (SXT); 235/55R19 (SXT AWD); 245/45ZR20 (GT, GT AWD and R/T, Scat Pack, SXT and SXT AWD (packaged with Blacktop Package and Plus Group)); 275/40ZR20 (Scat Pack (packaged with Daytona Edition Group and Dynamics Package), Scat Pack); 305/35ZR20 (Scat Pack (with Widebody Package), SRT Hellcat and Hellcat Redeye). 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 2021 Dodge Charger?

New trim: SRT Hellcat Redeye; Powertrain: Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 with TorqueFlite high-performance eight-speed automatic joins the lineup; New option package: SRT Black Package; Package no longer offered: Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition.

Does the 2021 Dodge Charger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Charger. The most recent: Air bags: side/window (March 2024) and Visibility: windshield (July 2021). 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 2021 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. The components named most often are air bags (16), power train (5), and unknown or other (5). 2 complaints involved a crash and 0 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 2021 Dodge Charger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 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.