Dodge Challenger vs. Dodge Charger Comparison

Two Amazing Dodge Muscle Cars, One Tough Decision

Life is full of tough decisions. Should you get married or stay single? Have kids or no kids? College or no college? Dodge Challenger or Dodge Charger?

Here at Razzari Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we can't tell you which one to pick, because we love them both. The Dodge Challenger is a legendary beast that drivers have been choosing for decades, while the Dodge Charger has the heart of the beast, but the body of a sensible sedan.

Of course, with both models, there's a lot more to them than meets the eye. If you're torn between these two powerful vehicles, what lies underneath the surface may be the key to helping you decide. Here, we've broken down the key differences between these two cars, to help you make your decision.

Challenger vs. Charger - Raw Strength and Drivetrain

The Dodge Challenger is available in a wide variety of trim levels and engines. In fact, there are seven major trim levels, and many sub-trims and add-on levels in between. Plus, there's a huge list of engine options available, all of which leave other cars in a cloud of dust. Some of the jaw-dropping options include:

• A 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower
• A5.7-liter V6 that puts out 375 horsepower with a manual transmission, and 372 with an automatic
• A 6.4-liter V8 with 485 horsepower
• A 6.2-liter V8 that offers 707 horsepower
• The headline-worthy 840-horsepower V8 on the new Challenger SRT Demon

The Dodge Charger, meanwhile, also has the heart of a caged wild animal under its hood, although it comes in a familiar, four-door sedan style. The Charger has more trim level options for drivers, with 12 trims to choose from, as well as several engines that increase in power. Engine options for the Charger include:

• A 3.6-liter V6 engine with 292 horsepower
• A 300-horsepower version of the 3.6-liter V6
• A 5.7-liter V8 engine that puts out 370 horsepower
• A 6.4-liter V8 with 485 horsepower
• A supercharged, 707-horsepower version of the V8

Challenger vs. Charger - Budgeting

When it comes down to deciding between these two models based on budgeting, both the Dodge Challenger and the Dodge Charger have a variety of pricing options, starting at the base models and moving up from there.

Typically, however, both vehicles are priced similarly, with the base model Challenger coming in just over 30,000 dollars to start, and the base Charger starting just more than 31,000 dollars.

Challenger vs. Charger - Capacity and Size

The biggest difference between the Dodge Challenger and the Dodge Charger is doors. They are near-identical in engine strength, pricing, and seating capacity. So, really, when it comes to making your decision, it may just come down to a question of - do you want two doors or four?

The Dodge Challenger is a two-door coupe, with seating for five people. The only exception to this is the new, monstrous, 840-horsepower SRT Demon. With an eye toward making this model a street racing machine, and therefore keeping it as light as possible, Dodge has removed both the front passenger seat and the backseats. Drivers can ask for the seats to be put back in though, if they choose.

On the other hand, the Dodge Charger is a four-door sedan with seating for five people. A roomy cabin with plenty of legroom and headroom, as well as a spacious trunk for cargo, sets the Charger apart from its two-door brother.

Challenger vs. Charger - Features

When it comes to creature comforts and amenities, the Dodge Challenger does have a slightly longer standard list of features than the Charger. Both models are equipped with such features as keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.

However, the Challenger adds a few items to the list that Charger drivers only get as they move up in trim levels and spend more money. These include an automatically-dimming rearview mirror and a dual-zone automatic climate control.

Shopping for the Dodge Challenger and the Dodge Charger in Merced

You could read about the similarities and differences between these two hot cars all day. But, really, the best way to decide between them and really see what makes each one shine in its own right, is to stop by and test drive one.

Visit us at Razzari Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram soon and take both amazing cars out for a spin. Then, you'll be better equipped to tell them a apart and make this next big life decision.