Dodge Charger vs Dodge Challenger
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MSRP$34,230 | MSRP$31,965 |
Listings635 | Listings341 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | |
Reviews SummaryIn celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the North American market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway30 |
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Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight3841 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.7 in |
Length198.4 in | Length197.9 in |
Width82.7 in | Width85.4 in |
Wheelbase120.0 in | Wheelbase116.0 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload1109 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,230 | $31,965 |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | In celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the North American market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 3841 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 197.9 in |
Width | 82.7 in | 85.4 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 116.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 1109 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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