Dodge Challenger vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Challenger · Dodge Charger
- Length197.5 in – 197.9 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase116.2 in
- Ground clearance4.5 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight3,894 lb – 4,448 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in – 78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 2.0 in shorter (197.7 in vs 199.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Challenger is 1.0 in narrower (75.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 104 lb heavier (4,171 lb vs 4,275 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 104 lb heavier (4,171 lb vs 4,275 lb)
- Width: Dodge Challenger is 1.0 in narrower (75.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 2.0 in shorter (197.7 in vs 199.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Challenger · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Challenger — Based on length × width (Dodge Challenger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Challenger | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 199.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 76.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.2 in | 120.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,171 lb | 4,275 lb | 104 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.5 in – 197.9 in).
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