2018 Dodge Challenger vs 2018 Ford Mustang

2018 Dodge Challenger

2018 Ford Mustang

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392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker RWD	14	23	$37,646	$38,995
Challenger GT AWD	18	27	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger R/T Plus RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger R/T Plus Shaker RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger R/T RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger R/T Scat Pack RWD	14	23	$37,646	$38,995
Challenger R/T Shaker RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger SRT 392 RWD	14	23	$48,376	$49,495
Challenger SRT Demon RWD	13	22	$79,810	$83,295
Challenger SRT Hellcat RWD	13	21	$62,140	$64,295
Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD	13	21	$62,140	$64,295
Challenger SXT Plus RWD	19	30	$27,038	$27,295
Challenger SXT RWD	19	30	$27,038	$27,295
Challenger T/A 392 RWD	14	23	$37,646	$38,995
Challenger T/A Plus RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995
Challenger T/A RWD	15	23	$33,336	$33,995

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EcoBoost Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$29,777	$31,180
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	31	$24,524	$25,680
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$34,204	$36,195
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	31	$29,007	$30,695
Mustang GT Fastback	15	25	$33,255	$35,190
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	14	23	$42,232	$44,690
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	25	$37,035	$39,190
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$52,863	$55,940
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$52,863	$55,940

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,646

$29,777

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,995

$31,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$650 / month

$520 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Dodge Challenger can be anything you want: a docile all-season touring car, just the thing for Friday night car shows, a track-tamer, or a drag strip champion.

Athletic performance, decent fuel economy, and surprising technology make the 2018 Ford Mustang even better.

TCC Likes

Undeniable swagger
Depth and breadth of lineup
A factory drag racer!

Digital instrument cluster is beautiful, functional
More power from V-8, more torque from turbo-4
Active exhaust and MagneRide are transformative

TCC Dislikes

Light on safety tech
Not nearly as sharp to drive as some competitors
Beginning to really show its age

10-speed auto is dimwitted
Gets very expensive very quickly
Performance Package Level 2 a late arrival

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

116.2

107.1

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

11.4

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

37.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P235/55WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TVH

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P235/55WR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TVH

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4232

3642

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

475 @ 4100

350 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

ESH

99H

Displacement

6.4 L/392

2.3 L/140

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Transmission

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

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

10.3

7.7 (Est)

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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