Ford Mustang vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Dodge Challenger
- Length188.1 in
- Height55.6 in – 56.1 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,401 lb – 3,601 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Dodge Challenger width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.6 in shorter (188.1 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 1.3 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 501 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 4,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 501 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 4,002 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.6 in shorter (188.1 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 1.3 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 9.6 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 | 188.1 in | 197.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 116.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lb | 4,002 lb | 501 lb |
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