2023 Charger vs. Challenger 

The muscle car is fully embraced at Dodge, giving drivers two fantastic options to fulfill their need for speed and performance. If you want to get in on this generation of either the Charger or the Challenger, 2023 is your last chance. Dodge has confirmed that the Brotherhood of Muscle era is coming to a close, and this is the last year for this generation of both vehicles and their extremely powerful available SRT® HEMI® engines.  

If that revved your interest and got you racing to bring home one of these powerhouses… which one is right for you?  

2023 Dodge Charger

The 2023 Charger is a sedan with a muscle car soul. The standard model comes with a V-6 engine that puts out 292 horsepower. If you’re looking for something that will have your tires squealing as you peel out of the driveway, you might want to get the SRT Hellcat model with a supercharged V-8 engine that cranks out a whopping 797 horsepower and an astounding 807 horses for the Redeye model. 

The Charger has four doors with enough room to comfortably seat four adults. Cargo space is plentiful and interior appointments give drivers an old school muscle car feel. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s shy on technology upgrades. The Charger comes standard with Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system including touchscreen. 

Driver assist technologies are also available including blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure and lane-keeping assist, forward-collision warning and adaptive cruise control. It is important to note that these are not standard, but can be added through safety packages. 

Starting MSRP: $34,240 

2023 Dodge Challenger

The 2023 Challenger is the epitome of a modern-day muscle car. This two-door beast gives classic Dodge vibes with its exterior design. The baseline model comes standard with a V-6 engine that gives 305 horsepower. Just like the Charger, other models are available including the Challenger SRT Hellcat which delivers 717 horsepower from it’s V-8 HEMI, and a boisterous 807 horses for the Widebody Jailbreak edition.   

The two-door design means this vehicle is most comfortable for two occupants, but if your passengers climb into the back seat, they’ll find it roomy. There’s also a good amount of cargo space, and the back seat folds down to provide even more storage area if needed.  

Just like the Charger, the Challenger comes with Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system as well as available safety and driver assist technologies.  

Starting MSRP: $32,140 

Which is right for you?

Both vehicles are incredibly powerful with a range of available features and upgrades, including those fierce SRT V-8 HEMI engines. When it comes to design, the Challenger leans a bit more muscle, but the Charger gives some practicality to power. Drivers should consider their seating and functionality needs and then choose the best fit. 

2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger

Dodge really hit it out of the park with this generation of muscle cars. While we’re sad to see the end of the Brotherhood of Muscle era, we’re excited to see what the next generation brings. If you want to get in on this generation of Dodge muscle, you’ll want to act fast and snag your ride soon.   

Are you ready to put the pedal to the metal in a Charger or Challenger?

Connect with Dodge of Ontario to get availability and schedule a test drive.