2020 Dodge Charger vs. 2020 Ford Mustang
Apex drivers who are seeking the heart-pounding performance that only a sports car can deliver will want to check out the 2020 Dodge Charger and the 2020 Ford Mustang. Both of these iconic vehicles deliver legendary performance and supercharged engine options, but at the end of the day, you can only choose one. Compare the top speeds, engine configurations, and cargo space of the new Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang with Hendrick Dodge Cary below to help make your decision!
Mustang or Charger: Engine Performance
When making the tough decision of Mustang or Charger in Carrboro, it’s what’s under the hood that matters most. The Charger and Mustang are longtime rivals, starting when the Charger made its debut in 1966. The rivalry continues in their 2020 lineups with both models offering supercharged engine options fit for any Chapel Hill thrill-seeker. Compare their 2020 engine choices, below:
2020 Dodge Charger Engines
- 3.6L V6 23V VVT Engine
- 5.7L V8 HEMI® MDS VVT Engine
- 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 SRT® Engine
- 6.4L V8 SRT HEMI® MDS Engine
2020 Ford Mustang Engines
- 2.3L Ecoboost
- 2.3L Ecoboost High Performance
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 GT
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 BULLITT
- 5.2L NA Ti-VCT V8 Shelby GT350
- 5.2L Supercharged Shelby GT500
If next-level performance at an affordable price is what you’re searching for in Cary, the 2020 Dodge Charger is a clear choice.
Mustang or Charger: Top Speeds
The real question when comparing Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang is this: Which sports car hits the highest top speed? Mustang or Charger? It’s the 2020 Dodge Charger that will be racing ahead of the Mustang on Clayton highways:
2020 Dodge Charger Top Speed
- 196 mph with 6.2L HEMI V8 engine on Hellcat Widebody trim
2020 Ford Mustang Top Speed
- 180 mph with 5.2L Supercharged Shelby GT500 engine
Most shoppers in the market for a brand new muscle car can attest that it’s speed and power which are their top determining factors. When pitted against the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger secures its spot on top with a significantly higher top speed.
Mustang or Charger: Interior Space
Not only do the Charger and Mustang deliver wheel-gripping speed and performance for your Cary drives, but they also boast surprisingly spacious interiors complete with ultra-comfortable seats fit for road trips. As you’ll see below, the 2020 Dodge Charger provides a little more overall space than the Ford Mustang:
2020 Dodge Charger
- 104.7 cubic feet of passenger space
- 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space
- 5-passenger seating capacity
2020 Ford Mustang
- 79.2 cubic feet of passenger space
- 13.5 cubic feet of cargo space
- 4-passenger seating capacity
Experience Charger Power at Hendrick Dodge Cary
After comparing the Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang in greater depth, we hope your decision will be simple! Experience the raw power of the Dodge Charger with a test drive at Hendrick Dodge Cary, before exploring the Charger interior color options available to you. Contact us or stop by in Cary today, where we can tell you more about our current offers and incentives and help you apply for financing.
Can’t decide between the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger? Compare them with us before you get behind the wheel, and be sure to also check out our Charger vs. Chrysler 300 comparison. Or, continue your Dodge vs. Ford research in our Durango vs. Ford Explorer comparison.
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