2021 Dodge Charger vs 2021 Dodge Challenger

 

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The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger are both American sports cars manufactured under the Dodge nameplate. Both the Charger and Challenger gained popularity when they were introduced in the 1960’s and ‘70’s and continue to be some of the best selling cars in their class. These vehicles have some obvious similarities and differences both inside and out. So which vehicle is the right fit for you? In this article, we will explore the 2021 Dodge Charger vs 2021 Dodge Challenger.

Engine Comparison

The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger share many of the same parts and components including the engine. Both the Charger and Challenger comes with 5 available engine options. First up is the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. This engine delivers up to 300 horsepower on the Charger and 303 horsepower on the Challenger. Next is the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine which gets up to 370 horsepower on the Charger and 375 horsepower on the Challenger. The 392 Hemi V8, available on the Scat Pack trim level, gets up to 485 horsepower on both vehicles. The two vehicles also share the Supercharged 6.2L Hemi SRT Hellcat V8 engine which puts out a mind-blowing 717 horsepower. Perhaps most notably, the Charger and Challenger also get the 6.2L Hemi High-Output Hellcat Redeye V8 engine which delivers 797 max horsepower. One performance difference between the two is that the Dodge Challenger gets a Super Stock trim level which allows the High-Output Redeye engine to get up to 807 max horsepower.

Exterior Comparison

The engines on the Charger and Challenger may be the same but the exterior of the vehicles offers some significant differences. Most notably, the Charger is a four-door sedan while the Challenger is a two-door pony car. The Challenger boasts a bolder, elongated hood with a flat front grille while the Charger is has a more rounded, shorter hood. Both vehicles offer an impressive sports car look no doubt enhanced by available 20” premium wheels. You can also further customize the exterior of your vehicle with available styling packages that can include racing stripes and different hood configurations to feed fresh air into the engine.

Interior Comparison

The interiors of the Charger and Challenger are quite similar and both vehicles feature some incredible technology and comfort features. Both vehicles feature a customizable 8.4” Uconnect Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot. Both the Charger and Challenger offer a 9-speaker Alpine Premium Audio System which can be upgraded to a 19-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System. Both vehicles offer a racecar-like cockpit with performance seats, a 7” Digital Information Cluster and Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters. One notable difference between the two vehicles is the amount of rear legroom. The Charger offers significantly more rear legroom at 40.1” compared to just 33.1” of rear legroom in the Challenger. This may not make a difference to the driver but your passengers may appreciate the additional space.

Trim Level and Pricing Comparison

The 2021 Dodge Charger and 2021 Dodge Challenger come in many of the same trim levels. As a result, it’s much easier to compare the pricing of similarly equipped vehicles. In the table below, we have broken out the starting MSRP for each available trim level.

Conclusion

As you can see the 2021 Dodge Challenger and 2021 Dodge Charger are quite similar vehicles. Choosing one over the other may come down to personal preference or whether or not you’ll be driving with passengers in the rear seat of the vehicle. Both vehicles are certainly performance-focused with available horsepower topping out at around 800 horsepower! Which do you prefer? Leave a comment in the space below!

Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger at Glenn CDJR

Thanks for reading our article comparing the 2021 Dodge Charger vs 2021 Dodge Challenger. Glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is proud to offer both the Charger and Challenger for sale to customers near Louisville. Our Dodge Sales Specialists are standing by to answer any questions you have regarding your purchasing decision. Call, click or stop by our Dodge dealership in Crestwood, Kentucky today!