2027 Dodge Charger Daytona vs. SIXPACK Scat Pack: Which Charger Is Right for You?

Dodge sells the 2027 Charger two ways, and the names cause more confusion than they should. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack is the all-electric one. The Charger Scat Pack is the gas one, powered by the 3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK High-Output engine. Both come as a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan, both have standard all-wheel drive, and both wear the Scat Pack badge.

For 2027, the gap between them is money. The four-door Daytona Scat Pack starts at $74,990 MSRP. The four-door gas Scat Pack starts at $58,990. That is a $16,000 difference between two cars that share a body, a chassis, and a badge, and it is the single most important thing a Charger shopper needs to understand before walking into a showroom.

Price: What $16,000 Actually Buys

Dodge raised Daytona pricing by $12,500 for 2027 while leaving the gas Charger where it was. That repricing changed the math on this comparison completely. In 2026 the electric Charger was the value play. For 2027 it is the premium play.

Here is what the money gets you. The Daytona Scat Pack produces 630 horsepower in normal driving and 670 horsepower with PowerShot engaged, a steering-wheel button that adds 40 horsepower for ten seconds and can be used repeatedly. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds. The gas Scat Pack produces 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft from the SIXPACK High-Output inline-six and reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

So $16,000 buys six tenths of a second, up to 120 more horsepower, and a completely different ownership model. It does not buy a bigger car, more cargo room, or more standard equipment in any meaningful sense.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

Performance and Handling

Daytona Scat Pack: Instant, Repeatable Electric Power

The Daytona Scat Pack runs a 400-volt dual-motor system. The front and rear electric drive modules are each rated at 335 horsepower and 313.5 lb-ft of torque, and WardsAuto named the propulsion system to its 2025 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list. Power goes through a single-speed transmission to all four wheels, and the delivery is immediate with no gear hunting.

Charger Scat Pack: SIXPACK High-Output Twin-Turbo Six

The gas Scat Pack takes a different approach. Its 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six uses low-inertia, high-flow 54mm Garrett turbochargers and builds to a peak boost of 30 psi, per Dodge’s official 2027 Charger performance specifications. Power runs through an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard, and the driver can switch the car to 100% rear-wheel drive with a button, which the electric Daytona cannot do.

Top Speed and Weight

Top speed favors the gas car by a wide margin: 177 mph versus about 135 mph for the electronically limited Daytona. Dodge tuned the Daytona for launch and quarter-mile performance rather than top-end running.

Weight is the other real difference. The four-door Daytona Scat Pack carries a curb weight of 5,828 lbs, and its battery pack alone accounts for roughly 1,350 lbs of that. Edmunds puts the gas Charger about a thousand pounds lighter than the electric Daytona, and that is the reason it feels lighter on its feet despite giving up horsepower.

Range, Charging, and Running Costs

NACS Charging Is the Real 2027 Change

The 2027 Charger Daytona is the first Dodge to ship with a North American Charging System port as standard equipment, replacing the CCS port used through 2026, and it includes a J1772-to-NACS AC adapter. Stellantis confirmed the change when 2027 order books opened. That opens direct access to NACS charging networks including Tesla Superchargers, which matters more in the High Desert than it does in a dense metro.

How Far the Daytona Goes

Dodge states a maximum driving range of 267 miles for the 2027 Daytona Scat Pack. Cars fitted with the Track Package are rated lower, at 241 miles. Wheel and tire choice moves the number, so confirm the figure on the window sticker of the specific car you are considering. Our 2026 Charger Daytona trims and performance breakdown covers the electric lineup in more depth.

Range figures shown are manufacturer estimates and have not been rated by the EPA for the 2027 model year. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, wheel and tire selection, battery age and condition, and other factors.

The Real Trade-Off

The gas Scat Pack has no range question and no charging question. It also has no fuel savings, and Dodge’s high-output engine wants premium fuel. This is the clearest fork in the decision: the Daytona trades fuel cost for range planning and charging access, and the gas car trades fuel cost for never thinking about either.

Interior, Cargo, and Dimensions

Both four-door Chargers seat five and hide a liftback rear opening behind the sedan profile, which is why cargo capacity is better than the silhouette suggests. In four-door form both powertrains carry about 22.8 cu ft behind the rear seats, expanding to roughly 38 cu ft with the 60/40 rear bench folded.

Exterior dimensions are shared. Autoblog lists identical measurements across both body styles and both powertrains: 206.6 inches long, 79.9 inches wide, 59.2 inches tall, on a 121.0-inch wheelbase with 5.5 inches of ground clearance. The AWD system is built for slippery pavement, not for leaving it.

The cabin difference comes down to the console. The Daytona uses a partial floor console. The gas Scat Pack uses a full floor console with a leather-wrapped gear selector. Both offer dual-zone automatic climate control, front bucket seats, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. The Charger Daytona also won a Wards 10 Best Interior and UX award.

Technology and Displays

Both cars run a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The instrument cluster is where they separate: the Daytona Scat Pack gets the 16-inch reconfigurable digital cluster as standard equipment, while the gas Scat Pack uses the 10.25-inch cluster and moves to the 16-inch screen only on the Plus grade. Nine-speaker Alpine audio is standard on Scat Pack trims in both powertrains.

Safety

Standard driver-assistance equipment is the same across the 2027 Charger lineup regardless of powertrain. Both cars come with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane departure warning with steering assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver attention monitor.

Because this equipment is identical on both, safety is not a deciding factor between them.

Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.

Warranty

Both 2027 Chargers carry the same base coverage. The Daytona adds high-voltage coverage on top of it: Dodge states that the Charger Daytona battery carries a limited warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Which 2027 Charger Is Right for You?

Buy the Gas Charger Scat Pack

Choose it if you want the most car for the money. At $58,990 it delivers 550 horsepower, a 3.9-second 0-60, a 177 mph top speed, about a thousand pounds less mass, and the ability to switch to rear-wheel drive on demand, with no charging infrastructure to think about. For most Victorville and Hesperia buyers, this is the sensible answer.

Buy the Charger Daytona Scat Pack

Choose it if the electric powertrain is the point. You are paying $16,000 for instant torque, the quickest 0-60 in the lineup, the 16-inch cluster, NACS charging, and the quietest daily commute Dodge sells. It is a genuinely quick and genuinely different car, and the award-winning propulsion system backs that up. It is not the value pick for 2027, and any dealer telling you otherwise is working from last year’s pricing.

The honest summary: the Daytona wins the stoplight, the gas car wins the spreadsheet. Either way, check our current new-vehicle specials before you decide, and if the configuration you want is not on the lot, we can place a custom factory order for it. More model breakdowns live in our CDJR research hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more does the 2027 Charger Daytona cost than the gas Charger Scat Pack?

The four-door Daytona Scat Pack starts at $74,990 MSRP and the four-door gas Scat Pack starts at $58,990 MSRP, a difference of $16,000. Dodge increased Daytona pricing by $12,500 for the 2027 model year while gas Charger pricing stayed flat, so the gap is much wider than it was for 2026.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

Which 2027 Charger is quicker?

The all-electric Daytona Scat Pack. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds, using 630 horsepower or 670 horsepower with PowerShot engaged. The gas Scat Pack reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with 550 horsepower. The gas car has the higher top speed at 177 mph versus the Daytona’s roughly 135 mph limit.

How far can the 2027 Charger Daytona go on a charge?

Dodge states a maximum driving range of 267 miles for the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Cars equipped with the Track Package are rated at 241 miles. Wheel and tire selection affects the figure, so confirm the rating on the window sticker of the specific vehicle.

Range figures shown are manufacturer estimates and have not been rated by the EPA for the 2027 model year. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, wheel and tire selection, battery age and condition, and other factors.

What is new on the 2027 Charger Daytona?

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack now includes a North American Charging System port as standard equipment, replacing the CCS port used on earlier model years, along with a J1772-to-NACS AC adapter. This gives the car direct access to NACS charging stations including Tesla Superchargers.

Do both 2027 Chargers have all-wheel drive?

Yes. All-wheel drive is standard across the entire 2027 Charger lineup, gas and electric. The gas Scat Pack adds the ability to switch to 100% rear-wheel drive at the push of a button.

Is there a difference in cargo space between the electric and gas Charger?

No. In four-door form both powertrains offer about 22.8 cu ft behind the rear seats, expanding to roughly 38 cu ft with the rear seats folded. Passenger dimensions and exterior dimensions are also shared between the two.

Where can I see the 2027 Dodge Charger in Victorville?

Victorville Motors is located at 14617 Civic Dr, Victorville, CA 92394. Call our sales team at (760) 513-6916 to compare both 2027 Charger powertrains in person.

Disclaimers

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

Range figures shown are manufacturer estimates and have not been rated by the EPA for the 2027 model year. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, wheel and tire selection, battery age and condition, and other factors.

Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.