
Ford and Chevrolet have both recently redesigned their muscle cars, making the Dodge Challenger feel even more like a relic than its looks suggest it is.
That said, neither the Ford nor the Chevrolet offer the capacious interior or the same degree of swagger as the Challenger.
The Nissan 370Z is similarly dated, but it's a lot lighter and more precise—even though it definitely lacks the Dodge's personality.
Opt for a higher-spec Challenger like an SRT 392 and you're approaching European performance coupe territory.
The BMW M4 is more polished in every way even though it comes across feeling a little light on emotion compared to the Challenger.
The Audi S5 delivers a totally different take on performance style inside and out, but it makes an interesting rival to the Challenger.
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Charting a decidedly different course than the Mustang and Camaro, the Dodge Challenger is a touring coupe with unmatched bravado. |
The 2017 Chevy Camaro is more than just a muscle car. It is now a true sports car, and the new 1LE and ZL1 performance versions only amp up the fun. |
From base to Shelby, the 2017 Ford Mustang reminds us why America loves its pony cars so damn much. |
The 2017 Nissan 370Z has a classic sports-car shape, excellent sports-car handling, and a tuned Nismo track weapon in its lineup. |
MSRP From | |||
$26,995 | $25,905 | $25,185 | $29,990 |
Gas Mileage | |||
13 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||
Midsize Cars | Compact | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters |
Style Name | |||
SXT Plus Coupe | 2-Door Coupe 1LS | V6 Fastback | Coupe Manual |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Coupe | Coupe | Fastback | Coupe |
Transmission | |||
Automatic w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2017 Dodge Challenger vs. 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 2017 Dodge Challenger vs. 2017 Ford Mustang | 2017 Dodge Challenger vs. 2017 Nissan 370Z |