Cadillac CT5 vs Dodge Charger (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$995
- CT5: 6 mpg better, 0.7 in more rear legroom.
- Charger: 183 hp more, 10.9 cu ft more cargo.
- Charger wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT5 | Charger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,995 | $51,990 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 420 hp | Charger |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 468 lb-ft | Charger |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | CT5 |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | Charger |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | CT5 |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 193.8 in | 206.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 79.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 4,816 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 5.0 s tested | Charger |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | CT5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT5 Premium Luxury RWD $49,200 | Charger GT 2-Door AWD $49,995 | $795 |
| Charger R/T AWD $49,995 | CT5 4dr Sdn Sport RWD $50,200 | $205 |
Cost to run
CT5 costs $3,653 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT5 | Charger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,995 | $51,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $59,857 | $63,510 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Charger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CT5 | 23% |
| Power | Charger | 44% |
| Space | Charger | 48% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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