2016 Dodge Challenger vs 2016 Ford Mustang

2016 Dodge Challenger

2016 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker	14	23	$36,626	$37,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T	15	23	$31,366	$31,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T Plus	15	23	$31,366	$31,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T Plus Shaker	15	23	$31,366	$31,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T Scat Pack	14	23	$36,626	$37,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T Shaker	15	23	$31,366	$31,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT 392	14	23	$48,007	$49,195
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT Hellcat	13	21	$60,376	$62,495
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SXT	19	30	$26,666	$26,995
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SXT Plus	19	30	$26,666	$26,995

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2-Door Conv EcoBoost Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv EcoBoost Premium	22	31	$33,211	$35,145
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	25	$39,591	$41,895
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	17	28	$28,607	$29,645
Mustang 2-Door Fastback EcoBoost	22	31	$24,490	$25,645
Mustang 2-Door Fastback EcoBoost Premium	22	31	$28,014	$29,645
Mustang 2-Door Fastback GT	15	25	$30,613	$32,395
Mustang 2-Door Fastback GT Premium	15	25	$34,393	$36,395
Mustang 2-Door Fastback Shelby GT350	14	21	$45,166	$47,795
Mustang 2-Door Fastback Shelby GT350R	14	21	$45,166	$47,795
Mustang 2-Door Fastback V6	17	28	$23,299	$24,145

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,626

$33,211

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,995

$35,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$633 / month

$586 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Big and heavy, the 2016 Dodge Challenger offers touring comfort you won't find in the other muscle coupes. A variety of models lets owners choose a comfortable daily driver, a dragstrip menace, and everything in between.

The Ford Mustang keeps its newfound finesse and pony-car attitude, blasting past its 50th year with a rorty new Shelby GT350 variant plus more ways to stand out from the crowd.

TCC Likes

Cool retro looks
707-hp Hellcat flagship
Comfortable ride

Tracks and rides so very well
New roofline embraces present and past
With launch control, line lock, Recaros, it's all that

TCC Dislikes

Poor outward visibility
Awkward back-seat access
Quite thirsty

Exterior isn't all that different
Engines don't sound as inspiring as they are
Not ponderous, but big

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

30.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

47.8

43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.9

80.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

44.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

33.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

197.9

188.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

116.2

107.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

11.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

37.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TVH

T3H

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P235/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TVH

T3H

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P235/50WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4082

3642

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

485 @ 6100

310 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

475 @ 4200

320 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

ESH

99H

Displacement

6.4 L/392

2.3 L/140

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.54

Trans Order Code

DEC

44X

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.24

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

0.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

4.24

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.31

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.67

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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