Dodge Magnum vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Magnum · Dodge Challenger

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.7 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in
  • Curb weight3,847 lb – 4,393 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Dodge Challenger width75.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Dodge Magnum is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Magnum is 0.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 116.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 8 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,128 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 116.2 in)
  2. Width: Dodge Magnum is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.7 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Magnum is 0.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 8 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,128 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Magnum — Dodge Magnum is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Magnum — Based on length × width (Dodge Magnum)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge MagnumDodge ChallengerDifference
Length197.7 in197.7 in0.0 in
Width74.1 in75.7 in1.6 in
Height58.4 in57.8 in0.6 in
Wheelbase120.0 in116.2 in3.8 in
Ground clearance—4.8 in—
Curb weight4,120 lb4,128 lb8 lb

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