Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen GTI Review

Utility
The GTI and the Dodge can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen GTI down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge is a legitimate speedster.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Challenger than the Volkswagen GTI because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen GTI fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge. The Volkswagen GTI's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Challenger is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
The Volkswagen's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Dodge Challenger.

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 Volkswagen. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Volkswagen is the winner regarding gas mileage. The Dodge Challenger consumes a lot of gas compared to the Volkswagen. When it comes to MSRP, the GTI costs significantly less than the Dodge Challenger. The Dodge Challenger will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Volkswagen GTI. The Volkswagen will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Challenger and the Volkswagen GTI likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Challenger has a bigger engine than the Volkswagen GTI. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge is substantially more powerful than the GTI.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Volkswagen GTI make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Challenger.

Warranty
The Challenger and the Volkswagen have the same basic warranty.