Dodge Challenger vs Subaru BRZ (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,780
- Challenger: 1 mpg better, 75 hp more.
- BRZ: $4,780 cheaper.
- Challenger wins 9 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Challenger | BRZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,395 | $29,615 | BRZ |
| Horsepower | 303 hp | 228 hp | Challenger |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Challenger |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | Challenger |
| Cargo, max | 16.2 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft | Challenger |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.2 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft | Challenger |
| Rear legroom | 33.1 in | 29.9 in | Challenger |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 41.5 in | Challenger |
| Length | 197.9 in | 167.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,841 lb | 2,815 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Challenger |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9 s published | 5.4 s published | Challenger |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger SXT RWD $32,800 | BRZ Limited Auto RWD $32,795 | $5 |
| BRZ Premium RWD $28,595 | Challenger SXT RWD $32,800 | $4,205 |
Cost to run
BRZ costs $4,325 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Challenger | BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,395 | $29,615 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $44,412 | $40,088 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Challenger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | BRZ | 14% |
| MPG | Challenger | 4% |
| Power | Challenger | 25% |
| Space | Challenger | 61% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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