Ford Mustang vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Dodge Charger
- Length187.6 in – 188.0 in
- Height55.4 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,336 lb – 3,601 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Dodge Charger width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 12.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 200.1 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.7 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 475 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 475 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,944 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.0 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 12.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 200.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.7 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Mustang — Based on length × width (Ford Mustang)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 200.1 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 120.0 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 3,944 lb | 475 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 188.0 in).
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