Performance Review: Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Charger Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Dodge Charger has a 3604cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Charger shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Charger's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1920 kgs (4232 lbs) this makes the Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Charger shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3604cc 16V V6 engine produces 292 bhp (217 kW) @ 6350 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 260 lb-ft (352.5 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Charger you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Charger.

The Dodge Charger has a Power to weight ratio of 152.0 bhp per ton and 135.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Charger competing with the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 2 (176.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Charger generating around 135.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (160.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (160.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 as fast as the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs). This Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Charger and the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - JDM

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Charger on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.86 secs @ 92.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - JDM (14.79 secs), the 2004 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16v EP3 - JDM (14.79 secs), and the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (14.82 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Charger equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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