Skip to content
GizmoDriver

Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger a good car?

Yes.

6 of 7checks

Pick another car

20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Challenger -47%-54%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 31 coupes (2021). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2021 Dodge Challenger
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes4 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$121 vs $132 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.2 in, top 100%
Worth the moneyYes47% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Challenger a good family car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2021 Dodge Challenger
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom33.1 inMedian 31.1 in18Yes
Rear headroom37.1 inMedian 34.8 in19Yes
Cargo behind the last row16.2 cu ftMedian 10.4 cu ft19Yes

Is the Challenger a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2021 Dodge Challenger
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$29,450Median $93,05039Yes
Horsepower303 hp255 hp to 562 hp37Yes
Length197.9 inMedian 183.3 in37No
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 37.4 ft29Yes
Fuel cost per mile13.9 centsMedian 15.2 cents39Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Challenger a good commuter car?

Yes. $121 a month to commute. Class median $132.

Miles a month
867
This car
$121
Median of 39 coupes
$132
Highway mpg
30 mpg, top 23% of 36

Is the Challenger a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2021 Dodge Challenger
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.2 in clearance, 58.4 in tall4.6 to 5.2 in clearance, 50.4 to 54.3 in tall16No
Front headroom39.3 inMedian 38.0 in24Yes
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 37.4 ft29Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Challenger a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
SXT AWD, 5.2 in
Cohort
132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Challenger worth the money?

Yes. Priced 47% below cars like it.

Price, SXT RWD
$29,450
Predicted price
$55,997
Gap
-$26,547 (-47%)
Model error
14% median, 277 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Challenger a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 111 trims of other makes, coupes, 2021.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked