2019 Dodge Challenger vs 2019 Ford Mustang

2019 Dodge Challenger

2019 Ford Mustang

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GT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger GT AWD	18	27	$33,054	$33,695
Challenger GT RWD	19	30	$30,186	$30,645
Challenger R/T RWD	15	23	$33,852	$34,545
Challenger R/T Scat Pack RWD	14	23	$37,877	$39,245
Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody RWD	14	23	$37,877	$39,245
Challenger SRT Hellcat RWD	13	21	$57,442	$59,245
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye RWD	N/A	N/A	$57,442	$59,245
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD	N/A	N/A	$57,442	$59,245
Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD	13	21	$57,442	$59,245
Challenger SXT AWD	18	27	$30,656	$31,145
Challenger SXT RWD	19	30	$27,790	$28,095

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Bullitt Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang Bullitt Fastback	15	24	$44,265	$46,595
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$30,619	$31,895
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	31	$25,339	$26,395
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$35,065	$36,910
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	31	$29,839	$31,410
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$33,587	$35,355
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	N/A	N/A	$42,613	$44,855
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$37,387	$39,355
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,054

$44,265

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,695

$46,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$562 / month

$777 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Dodge Challenger delivers macho retro looks in anything from a relaxed boulevard cruiser to a dragstrip specialist to a monster horsepower muscle machine.

The 2019 Ford Mustang finally gets it: Muscle-car power doesn’t have to come with muscle-car handling compromises.

TCC Likes

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

The Bullitt is back
Bristles with today’s best tech
Adaptive suspension firms up ride and handling

TCC Dislikes

Light on safety tech
Not nearly as sporty as some competitors
Showing its age

Having to confess to driving a 4-cylinder
Cockpit needs a re-wrap
Automatic emergency braking still costs extra

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

30.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.9

84.5

Second Hip Room (in)

47.8

47.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

34.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

75.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

197.9

188.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

54.4

Liftover Height (in)

33.2

Wheelbase (in)

116.2

107.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

13.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.9

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

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TPR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P275/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TPR

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/40WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4108

3705

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

268 @ 4800

420 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

ERB

990

Displacement

3.6 L/220

5.0 L/302

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

305 @ 6350

480 @ 7000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.65

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.66

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.69

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.43

Trans Order Code

DFT

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.31

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Body Style

Coupe

Fastback

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

8.4

9.9

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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