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At first glance, you may think the only difference between the 2020 Dodge Charger and the 2020 Dodge Challenger is the number of doors. While both cars offer plenty of high-performing power for your drives through New City, Nanuet, and Pearl River, there are a couple key differences you'll want to note when deciding which one to take home.
That's why the team at Rockland CDJR put together this side-by-side Dodge Charger vs. Dodge Challenger comparison to help you out. Read on to learn more!
Both the Dodge Charger and the Challenger stay true to their iconic heritage with exterior styling reminiscent of muscle cars of the past. The main difference, of course, is the number of doors. The 2-door Challenger is slightly smaller than the 4-door Charger.
Beyond that, there are also some major stylistic differences between the two models. Overall, the Challenger has a boxier body style. The Charger has a sleeker, more modern look without completely straying from its racecar-inspired heritage.
Starting from the front, the Challenger has a wide, rectangular grille with unique circular headlights. The result is an aggressive stance in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you. Of course, you won't stay behind them for long-and the rear end has a similar rectangular shape to match the front.
The Charger, on the other hand, has a slightly curved grille with headlights wrapping around the front corners. This gives it a sportier look that's, again, mirrored in the rear. Racetrack-inspired taillights run along the back side, so you can't be missed once you've zoomed past those other cars on the highway.
Slide into the cockpit of either car for even more race-inspired style options, from sporty seats that cradle your body to a high-tech Driver Information Display. Both models can comfortably seat up to five people. However, the Charger offers more room for everyone to spread out with 105 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to 94 cubic feet in the Challenger.
Regardless of which one you choose, high-tech add-ons make the ride more comfortable and fun. Available features include:
Despite the throwback design of the Dodge Charger and the Challenger, its interior is completely modern. Each comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display and 6-speaker audio system.
Arguably the most impressive thing about both the 2020 Charger and the 2020 Challenger is what's under the hood. Both models offer the following four engines to choose from:
What the Challenger lacks in passenger space it makes up for in performance. It offers a Supercharged 6.2L Hellcat HEMI® Redeye that generates nearly 800 horsepower and over 700 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the Challenger is available with a 6-speed manual TREMEC® transmission, while both cars come standard with a TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic transmission.
When it comes to handling, both the Challenger and the Charger are extremely capable of hugging those turns. Rear-Wheel Drive provides sporty handling that's improved with the help of a fine-tuned 5-link rear suspension. Each car offers options for normal, high-performance, or competition suspension to personalize the feel of your ride.
In the end, both these high-performance cars are supremely capable, stylish, and fun to drive. The decision comes down to what you're looking for: If you want slightly more performance capabilities, choose the Challenger. On the other hand, for more comfort and interior space, go with the Charger.
Still can't decide? If you're near New City, Nanuet, or Pearl River, New York, head to Rockland CDJR to take both for a test drive and see which one feels better to you. Browse our inventory today, then contact us to schedule your test drive!
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60 Route 304
Nanuet, NY 10954-2924