Compare 2020 Dodge Challenger vs 2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Dodge Challenger
2020 Ford Mustang
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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 SRT Super Stock RWD 13 22 $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 15 24 $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

Pricing

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
6.2

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.

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TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 14 mpg

Highway
30 mpg 23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
47.8 47.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
93.9 84.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 56.3

Second Head Room (in)
37.1 34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.9 52.2

Passenger Capacity
5 4

Front Leg Room (in)
42 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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
63.4 62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.2 -

Length, Overall (in)
197.9 188.3

Height, Overall (in)
57.7 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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.2 13.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 13.9

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 16

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 37.8

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size
P245/45YR20 P255/40WR19

Spare Tire Size
NA NA

Front Tire Order Code
TR9 NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P245/45YR20 P275/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code
TR9 NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3906 3705

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 -

Engine

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded V-8

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 17

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 14

Transmission

Trans Order Code
DFW 44X

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.31

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive 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
8 6

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.43

Summary

Vehicle Name
Dodge Challenger Ford Mustang

Body Style
Coupe Fastback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Strut

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
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

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