Dodge Magnum vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Magnum · Dodge Charger

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 Charger width75.0 in – 78.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in shorter (197.7 in vs 199.7 in)
  • Width: Dodge Magnum is 2.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Magnum is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 204 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,275 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 204 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,275 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Magnum is 2.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 76.7 in)
  3. Length: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in shorter (197.7 in vs 199.7 in)
  4. Height: Dodge Magnum is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge MagnumDodge Magnum is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Magnum · garage fit for Dodge Charger
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge MagnumDodge Magnum is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge MagnumBased on length × width (Dodge Magnum)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge MagnumDodge ChargerDifference
Length197.7 in199.7 in2.0 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in2.6 in
Height58.6 in58.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase120.0 in120.0 in0.0 in
Ground clearance4.8 in
Curb weight4,072 lb4,275 lb204 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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