2009 Dodge Challenger vs 2008 Ford Mustang

2009 Dodge Challenger

2008 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe R/T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T	16	25	$28,170	$30,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SE	17	25	$20,890	$22,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT8	13	19	$37,270	$40,220

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2-Door Conv Deluxe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv Deluxe	17	26	$22,597	$24,475
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Deluxe	15	23	$28,529	$31,065
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	23	$29,590	$32,245
Mustang 2-Door Conv Premium	17	26	$23,704	$25,705
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	20	$42,538	$47,155
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Deluxe	17	26	$18,256	$19,650
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Deluxe	15	23	$24,186	$26,240
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	23	$25,248	$27,420
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Premium	17	26	$19,362	$20,880
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	20	$38,244	$42,330

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,170

$22,597

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,220

$24,475

Monthly Payment Estimate

$504 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Let the burnouts begin! The Ford Mustang finally has another domestic competitor.

The 2008 Ford Mustang is retro cool but modern and completely practical.

TCC Likes

Evocative styling
Balanced ride and handling
Manual transmission available on V-8s

Affordable performance
Improved safety
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Droning V-8 exhaust
Power driver's seat does not tilt to provide rear seat access
No five-speed automatic transmission for V-6

V-6 is coarse
Ride can be unrefined
Tight back seat

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize sedan

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.5

81.6

Second Leg Room (in)

32.6

30.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

48.6

45.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

45.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

42.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

116.0

107.1

Liftover Height (in)

33.0

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.0

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.73

Length, Overall (in)

197.7

187.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

55.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

9.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 1.1

11.5 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.4

11.8 x 0.75

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

16.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

3.13

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

33.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55VR18

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TWN

Front Tire Size

P235/55VR18

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

T185/60R17

Front Tire Order Code

TWN

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

1000

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

100

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3937

3461

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.7

12.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

401 @ 4200

240 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

EZH

99N

Displacement

5.7L/345

4.0L/244

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

372 @ 5200

210 @ 5300

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

SEFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.53

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

DGJ

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

SLA

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.13

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

3-Link/Panhard Rod

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

five-link

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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