Dodge Magnum vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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
  • Height57.9 in – 59.3 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in
  • Curb weight3,804 lb – 4,339 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 1.6 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 69 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,140 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  2. Height: Dodge Magnum is 1.6 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.0 in)
  3. Width: Dodge Magnum is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.7 in)
  4. Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 69 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,140 lb)

Practical verdicts

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

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge MagnumDodge ChallengerDifference
Length197.7 in197.7 in0.0 in
Width74.1 in75.7 in1.6 in
Height58.6 in57.0 in1.6 in
Wheelbase120.0 in116.0 in4.0 in
Curb weight4,072 lb4,140 lb69 lb

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