2026 Dodge Charger vs. 2023 Dodge Challenger Comparison

See how the 2026 Dodge Charger and 2023 Dodge Challenger performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

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Sports cars 4/5-seat

2026 Dodge Charger

$49,995 - $61,995

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2023 Dodge Challenger

$32,800 - $68,600

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About

The next-generation Charger is offered in both 2-door and 4-door configurations, each with a hatchback, rather than a trunk. The electric Charger Daytona is joined by a gas-only Charger fitted with a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. The 400-v...

The old-school Challenger is a modern-day muscle car. It's too heavy and wide for pinpoint handling on narrow roads, but it's balanced and enjoyable on an open track. The V8 sound is music to an enthusiast's ears. Ride comfort, noise isolation, and t...

Highs

Classic sound and brawn with the V8

Backseat roomier than Chevrolet Camaro's or Ford Mustang's

Easy to use UConnect infotainment system

Lows

Hard to see out

Stiff ride with high performance versions

Stiff manual shifter and heavy clutch effort

Road Test Score

/ 100

Reliability

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

Overview

Body Styles

2-door hatchback, 4-door hatchback

coupe

Trim Lines

Daytona Scat Pack, R/T Plus, R/T, Daytona R/T, Daytona Scat Pack Plus

SRT Super Stock, Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat, SXT, GT, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Redeye, R/T

Base Price Range

$49,995 - $61,995

$32,800 - $68,600

Drive Wheels

AWD

AWD, RWD

Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors

3-liter 6 turbo (550 hp); 0-liter electric (456 hp); 0-liter electric (630 hp); 3-liter 6 turbo (420 hp)

6.2-liter V8 supercharged (807 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged (797 hp); 3.6-liter V6 (303 hp); 6.4-liter V8 (485 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged (717 hp); 5.7-liter V8 (375 hp)

Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic, 1-speed Direct

8-speed Automatic, 6-speed Manual