Chevrolet Corvette vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Dodge Challenger
- Length174.6 in – 176.2 in
- Height48.7 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,333 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Dodge Challenger width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 22.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 8.2 in taller (48.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 748 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 4,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 748 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 4,002 lb)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 8.2 in taller (48.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 22.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 197.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 22.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Dodge Challenger
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Challenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 197.7 in | 22.3 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 57.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 116.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,254 lb | 4,002 lb | 748 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 176.2 in).
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