Im going to be pruchasing a Charger sometime in the next couple of weeks and have been looking at a few different models.

ONe that caught my eye was an 2007 3.5L AWD. I have been told by the dealer that the AWD is not constantly on, however everything i have read is telling me that it IS always on. So im guessing i have no control over the AWD?

If thats the case, how much harder on gas is the AWD going to be. Can any give me a comparision? I have been unable to find anything.

Thanks in advance!

 

You have no control over the AWD. Yes it is always on, that is what makes it a good car in harsh weathered areas.

As far as gas mileage, AWD's are better on gas compared to the same care size and weight that is front or rear wheel drive. Reason is that when all the engine power is pushed to one drift shaft, the car has to gain momentum by being pushed from one point. Where as all wheel drive, the cars momentum points come from 2 points. Spread the power to 2 drife shafts, and the car will get moving easier.

Now, AWD drive cars aren't going to get that much better gas mileage than a rear wheel drive. Were talking maybe 1-2 mpg's better under normal driving. So you may not even see it if you were to own one of each technically. The AWD doesn't split the power difference 50/50. A majority of the power will be sent to the rear still. I don't know what Dodges ratio is, but usually it is a 70/30 power split with a majority of the power going to the rear.

Hope this helps a little.