Dodge Challenger vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Dodge Challenger · Dodge Charger
- Length197.9 in – 198.0 in
- Height55.9 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase116.2 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight3,834 lb – 4,240 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 1.7 in shorter (197.9 in vs 199.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 0.7 in narrower (75.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 135 lb heavier (4,037 lb vs 4,172 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 135 lb heavier (4,037 lb vs 4,172 lb)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 0.7 in narrower (75.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 1.7 in shorter (197.9 in vs 199.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Challenger · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Challenger | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.9 in | 199.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 75.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.2 in | 120.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,037 lb | 4,172 lb | 135 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.9 in – 198.0 in).
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