2023 Dodge Challenger vs Charger: Performance

2023 Dodge Challenger vs. 2023 Dodge Charger

2023 Dodge Charger

vs.

2023 Dodge Challenger
$35,325

Starting MSRP

$32,800
3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT

Base Engine

3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT
19 city/30 hwy

Mileage

19 city/30 hwy
292 hp / 260 lb-ft

Base Horsepower/Torque

303 hp / 268 lb-ft
Four

Doors

Two
Yes

Available as New at Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Homestead?

Yes


The 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger are the last models of the current generation produced, marking the end of an era. If you want to get a piece of history and relive this legacy on the streets of Princeton daily, now is the time to get the keys to a Dodge muscle car. But should you choose the Charger or Challenger? Discover the differences below.

2023 Dodge Challenger vs. Charger: Price

If you want to buy one of these muscle cars brand-new, you’ll find that their prices are comparable. For example, the mid-tier Dodge Charger R/T and the Challenger R/T share a similar MSRP of over $40,000. With that in mind, the prices are also similar for the base models– the 2023 Dodge Charger SXT and the 2023 Dodge Challenger SXT– except the Charger starts slightly higher as you can see below: 

  • 2023 Dodge Charger SXT – $35,325 MSRP
  • 2023 Dodge Challenger SXT – $32,800 MSRP

Whether you end up liking the new Dodge Charger R/T or the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack the most, you can enjoy specials on 2023 models and Spitzer Shield protection from Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Homestead when you buy from our inventory near Key Largo!

2023 Dodge Challenger vs. Charger: Engine Options

Besides pricing, power is another key aspect to consider when shopping for a muscle car. Both Dodge muscle cars offer a few engine options. Here’s their base and top engines:

2023 Dodge Charger Engine Options

  • Base Engine – 3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT
  • Top Engine – Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® High-Output SRT V8 Engine

2023 Dodge Challenger Engine Options

  • Base Engine – 3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT
  • Top Engine – Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® High-Output SRT V8 Engine

2023 Dodge Challenger vs. Charger: Performance

But what do these base and top engines mean in terms of specs and performance on the roads of Florida City? A new Dodge Charger SXT’s 3.6L V6 engine will churn out a respectable 292 hp while the Challenger’s base model will churn a slightly higher hp with the same engine. If you’d like more power, a mid-tier trim, like the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and the Dodge Charger R/T, deliver specs like 485 hp or 370 hp, respectively. 

Compare the performance specs for the base and top engines below.

2023 Dodge Charger Performance Specs

  • Base/Top Horsepower – 292 hp /807 hp
  • Base/Top Torque – 260 lb-ft / 707 lb-ft

2023 Dodge Challenger Performance Specs

  • Base/Top Horsepower – 303 hp / 807 hp
  • Base/Top Torque – 268 lb-ft /707 lb-ft

Last Call for the 2023 Charger and Challenger at Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Homestead Today!

Have you decided on which model you should invest in? Regardless of which you’re thinking about, you can find a decent number of models left in our Homestead inventory, including the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and Charger SXT! Schedule a test drive today and take home one of these all-American icons! 

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