2016 Dodge Challenger
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2016 Chevy Camaro
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2.0 L Inline 4 |
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275 hp @ 5600 rpm |
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16/25 mpg* |
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2016 Dodge Challenger vs Chevy Camaro
Serving Chattanooga, Ringgold, East Ridge, Hixson, TN
Matching your taste to the right muscle car is part of the fun of car shopping. If you are looking at the 2016 Dodge Challenger and its rival, the 2016 Chevy Camaro, you can learn a lot from a brief comparison. We break both cars down to see which is the best.
Size
The Challenger's recent update was definitely an upgrade of its style, performance and features. One thing that didn't change was the Challenger's generous size. While it can outperform many rivals, the Challenger is also bigger. If you check out the Camaro, you'll find it is quite cramped in comparison. The backseats are completely different. The Camaro doesn't bother to offer decent headroom or legroom. The Challenger's back row offers the most headroom and legroom in the muscle car class. Critics have suggested that it is the only muscle car where friends will feel comfortable on the second row. The front row is more spacious in the Challenger, too. Clearly Dodge's attitude is that the car has to hug the road, but it shouldn't squeeze its riders to do it. Furthermore, while the Camaro can offer only an 8 cu.ft. trunk, the Challenger doubles that to 16 cu.ft. With that much space, the Challenger is right for a long car trip not just a day trip. To be sure, the Challenger has plenty of room for your luggage and gear.
Performance
The Camaro and the Challenger go head to head when it comes to performance. Still, many will see the roomy Challenger as the winner. The Camaro has three choices compared to the Challenger's four in terms of engines. The Challenger's base V-6 cranks out 305 horsepower, beating the Camaro's 295-horsepower base engine. Next up the ladder, a Camaro V-6 rivals the Challenger R/T V-8 with the same horsepower. Yet only the Challenger can dish out 410 lb.ft. of torque thrust for exhilarating acceleration. One more rung up, the Scat-Pack V-8 goes up against the Camaro V-8. In this case, the Camaro's 420 horsepower can't beat the Challenger's 485 horsepower with an excellent 475 lb.ft. of torque. With the discontinuation of the Camaro ZL1, the Challenger Hellcat stands alone. Its 707 horsepower is ready for the track and makes it’s the most powerful muscle car produced from the factory.
Original Package
Personality is one of the factors that drives the purchase of a muscle car, and that's one place where the Challenger really excels. The Camaro has a limited offering of four trims while the Challenger offers ten editions with additional packages for even greater customization. Personalization of nearly every detail is possible with the 2016 Dodge Challenger right from the factory. In all, Dodge offers 14 individual interior designs. Among the 11 seat choices, there are nine leather options. The Challenger also offers more body alteration choices than the Camaro. For instance, the Shaker Hood is an aerodynamic feature that puts more muscle into the car's athletic good looks. Stripe packages go even further, making it fun to decide which racy look your Challenger will have. With so many style choices, colors, and performance options, few Challengers are ever just alike.
Safety
Earning five stars from the NHTSA, the Challenger matches or exceeds the Camaro's ratings. Both sports cars offer a blind spot monitor, but only the Challenger is offering a forward collision alert and a lane watch system.
Crown, your Chattanooga Dodge dealer, is a great place to do some hands-on research. You'll have your pick of Challengers for a test drive. Visit our Dodge dealership or contact us for more information.
* EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
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