Dodge stands among the most well-known brands in the United States. The Dodge Challenger and Charger for 2019 are two of Dodge’s most popular options among both civilians and military personnel. Check out our comparison below and decide which of these two iconic models is right for you.
Military or Civilian Exteriors
Both the Challenger and the Charger come in the Stars & Stripes Edition varieties, honoring the military. This edition bears black and silver central stripes, 20-inch black wheels, and bronze star accents. The S&S display American Flag fender decals and come in one of nine colors: Triple Nickel, White Knuckle, Octane Red, Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Granite Crystal, IndiGo Blue, Maximum Steel, or Pitch Black.
The civilian Charger bears an impressive lower grille and an upper grille that extends toward LED headlights naturally. Feel free to go with the optional powered sunroof, black roof, spoiler, heated and powered side-mirrors, or windshield wipers that activate when they sense rain.
The civilian Challenger bears circular headlights, a narrow grille accented with the Challenger icon, 18-inch aluminum wheels with 19-inch and 20-inch options, daytime running lights, a black hood or optional bumblebee hood stripes, dual exhaust ports, and optional side stripes and hood scoop.
Engines Built for Power and Performance
The Charger has many available engines for its trim levels, which include the SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat. They range from the STX and GT’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, which produced 300 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque to the SRT Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine, which kicks out 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.
The Challenger trims include the SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, and SRT Hellcat Redeye. Their engines range from the GT and SXT’s 3.6-liter V-6 engine with a heavy-duty cooling system, pounding out 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque, to the SRT Redeye’s supercharged, 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 that fires out an incredible 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque.
Bold and Stylish Interiors
The Charger’s interior has folding rear seats, almost 17 cubic feet of trunk room, a powered driver’s seat, voice recognition capability, and compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Options include heated seats and steering wheel, a powered sunroof, and dual-zone auto-temp control.
The Challenger’s interior comes loaded with dual-zone automatic climate control, folding rear seats, a 7-inch touch screen, a powered driver’s seat, and an instrument display that allows drivers to monitor fluid temperatures, engine output, acceleration, and more. Options include a premium 18-speaker sound system, faux suede or leather seats, remote start, and sport steering wheel including gear shift buttons.
Safety Features
The Charger bears advanced multistage front airbags, active front-seat head restraints, optional adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and lane departure warning, among many other features.
The Challenger comes equipped with a tire service kit, allowing you to stop air leaks and reinflate your tire when needed, active head restraints, advanced multistage front air bags, a rearview camera, and more. Both the Charger and Challenger for 2019 come with a dizzying array of features. We encourage you to do further research, but we trust that this information will help you decide which of these powerful vehicles you desire.
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