2020 Dodge Challenger vs 2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Dodge Challenger

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GT 50th Ann. RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger GT 50th Ann. RWD	19	30	$30,541	$31,095
Challenger GT AWD	18	27	$33,391	$34,095
Challenger GT RWD	19	30	$30,541	$31,095
Challenger R/T 50th Ann. RWD	15	23	$34,246	$34,995
Challenger R/T RWD	15	23	$34,246	$34,995
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 50th Ann. RWD	14	23	$37,656	$38,995
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 50th Ann. Widebody RWD	14	23	$37,656	$38,995
Challenger R/T Scat Pack RWD	14	23	$37,656	$38,995
Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody RWD	14	23	$37,656	$38,995
Challenger SRT Hellcat RWD	13	21	$57,421	$58,995
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye RWD	13	22	$57,421	$58,995
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody RWD	13	22	$57,421	$58,995
Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD	13	21	$57,421	$58,995
Challenger SXT AWD	18	27	$30,541	$31,095
Challenger SXT RWD	19	30	$27,691	$28,095

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Bullitt Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang Bullitt Fastback	14	23	$44,370	$46,705
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$30,883	$32,170
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	30	$25,603	$26,670
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$35,326	$37,185
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	30	$30,101	$31,685
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,086	$35,880
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	N/A	N/A	$43,112	$45,380
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$37,886	$39,880
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback	12	18	$67,429	$70,300

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Invoice Price

$30,541

$44,370

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,095

$46,705

Monthly Payment Estimate

$518 / month

$778 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Dodge Challenger coupe’s macho looks and speed are a delight—regardless of what’s underneath the hood.

The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point.

TCC Likes

Classic looks
Intoxicating speed
Comfortable front seats

Lots of safety features for the class
Design plays of Mustang’s greatest hits
Magnetic dampers aid both ride and handling

TCC Dislikes

Lacks active safety features
Can be very thirsty
Top models cost more than $70,000

4-cylinder seems wrong to muscle-car fans
Cockpit would benefit from materials upgrade
Tiny rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

197.9

188.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

54.4

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

13.5

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

37.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TR9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P275/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TR9

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P255/40WR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3906

3705

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.43

Trans Order Code

DFW

44X

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.31

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Fastback

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

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

7.7

10.5

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

2020 Dodge Challenger

2020 Challenger selection still easy to find
Factory rebate up to $7,970 for all buyers
Lease from $319 for 36 months
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2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Mustang selection holding up
Factory rebate up to $3,000
Lease from $299 for 36 months
APR from 0.9% for 36 months

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