Ford Mustang vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Dodge Challenger
- Length187.6 in – 188.0 in
- Height54.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,336 lb – 3,601 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Dodge Challenger width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 1.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 672 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 4,140 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 672 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 4,140 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 1.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Dodge Challenger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Mustang — Based on length × width (Ford Mustang)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Dodge Challenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 197.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 116.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 4,140 lb | 672 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 188.0 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.