Dodge Challenger vs Dodge Magnum Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Challenger · Dodge Magnum
- Length197.5 in – 198.0 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 – 78.8 in
- Dodge Magnum width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Magnum is 0.1 in shorter (197.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Magnum is 3.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 100 lb heavier (4,171 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Dodge Magnum is 3.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (116.2 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 100 lb heavier (4,171 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Length: Dodge Magnum is 0.1 in shorter (197.8 in vs 197.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Magnum — Dodge Magnum is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Challenger · garage fit for Dodge Magnum
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Magnum — Dodge Magnum is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Magnum — Based on length × width (Dodge Magnum)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Challenger | Dodge Magnum | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.8 in | 197.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.2 in | 120.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,171 lb | 4,072 lb | 100 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.5 in – 198.0 in).
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