In the battle between the 2022 Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger, each of these all-American sports coupes has its finer points. What exactly are they? Our comparison guide is here to help you get to know these high-octane cruisers a little bit better.
Best Price: 2022 Ford Mustang
You can save a chunk of change on a new sports coupe simply by sticking with the Mustang. Ford’s iconic pony car starts at $27,470. The most affordable 2022 Dodge Challenger, on the other hand, starts at $30,825.
Maximum Comfort: It’s a Tie!
Both the 2022 Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger set you up with supportive front seats and a high-tech cockpit. These sports coupes offer a wide range of trim models, giving you the ability to choose the amount of luxury you wish to purchase. And both the Mustang and Challenger will impress you with their options, which include a variety of leather seating options, heated and ventilated front seats, available front sport seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Inside, each sports coupe prioritizes comfort in slightly different ways. The Dodge Challenger offers more rear-seat legroom. However, it’s the Mustang that gives you more supportive, road-trip-friendly front seats.
Fastest Option: 2022 Dodge Challenger
The most powerful versions of both the 2022 Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger are seriously fast, but the Challenger gets to the finish line first. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye pushes speed limitations, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. And the SRT Super Stock is even faster, getting up to 60 mph from a standing stop in just 3.25 seconds.
The Mustang GT goes from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.2 seconds. However, if you were to upgrade to the high-performance Mustang Shelby GT500, you’d be more in the Hellcat zone, zooming from 0 to 60 in about 3.4 seconds.
Most Efficient Option: 2022 Ford Mustang
Thanks to its standard EcoBoost engine, the Mustang earns up to 25 mpg combined (22 city/32 highway). The Dodge Challenger earns its highest EPA ratings with its base V6 engine, returning 23 mpg combined (19/30 mpg).
Your New High-Performance Ride
Both sports coupes deliver iconic all-American style, but only one gives you a lot more to love, balancing speed with fuel economy and offering rich interior comfort at the best price. Choose the 2022 Ford Mustang for the perfect combination of high-octane performance and everyday comfort.