Dodge Challenger vs Cadillac CT5
The Cadillac CT5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Dodge Challenger, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Cadillac CT5 leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2023
Dodge Challenger
Midsize Cars · 95 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Dodge Challenger | Cadillac CT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 19 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $2,800 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 389 g/mi | 333 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 3.6, 5.7, 6.4, 6.2 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S10), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Midgrade, Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2023 | 2020–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 95 | 52 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Challenger vs CT5: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Dodge Challenger or the Cadillac CT5?
The Cadillac CT5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Dodge Challenger, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Dodge Challenger runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Cadillac CT5 — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Challenger and CT5 offer?
Dodge Challenger: 3.6, 5.7, 6.4, 6.2. Cadillac CT5: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Dodge Challenger and the Cadillac CT5 as Midsize Cars, so they compete directly.
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