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2010 Dodge Challenger

How the 2010 Dodge Challenger stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Dodge Challenger Review
2010 Dodge Challenger
Price Range: $22,220 - $41,230

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Challenger to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. The Dodge Challenger will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the typical coupe/hatchback will. The typical coupe/hatchback will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Challenger. The Dodge Challenger is significantly less pricey than the typical coupe/hatchback in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Challenger over the typical coupe/hatchback. Towing is significantly more the typical coupe/hatchback's forte than it is the Dodge Challenger's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the average coupe/hatchback for a fill-up almost as often as the Challenger.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Challenger offers a bit more head room than the typical coupe/hatchback, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The typical coupe/hatchback is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Challenger.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Challenger than the typical coupe/hatchback because of its bigger tank. The typical coupe/hatchback fits in smaller parking spaces than the Challenger. The Dodge Challenger's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the average coupe/hatchback may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Challenger packs quite a punch and will knock the typical coupe/hatchback down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger is a legitimate sports car.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Challenger and the average coupe/hatchback likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical coupe/hatchback's engine is substantially smaller than the Dodge Challenger's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical coupe/hatchback could learn a lesson or two from the Challenger as far as pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Challenger will have picked up and gone by the time the typical coupe/hatchback finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Challenger isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.

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