Ford Mustang vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Dodge Charger
- 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 Charger width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 11.8 in shorter (188.1 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 705 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 4,206 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 705 lb heavier (3,501 lb vs 4,206 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.2 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 11.8 in shorter (188.1 in vs 199.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 1.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Mustang — Based on length × width (Ford Mustang)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 199.9 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 120.2 in | 13.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lb | 4,206 lb | 705 lb |
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