2018 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2018 Dodge Challenger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and 2018 Dodge Challenger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2018 Dodge Challenger.

When comparing the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro's and the 2018 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2018 Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and 2018 Dodge Challenger have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro's and the 2018 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ranges from $17,848 to $58,991 while a used 2018 Dodge Challenger is priced between $16,951 to $61,862.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro loses 25 percent of its value and the 2018 Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Dodge Challenger.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.5 out of 10 while the Dodge Challenger's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.0 out of 10. For the Dodge Challenger the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Camaro a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the 2018 Dodge Challenger base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Camaro is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles.This gives the 2018 Dodge Challenger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro the advantage in maximum range. The Camaro uses premium unleaded, and the Challenger uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the 2018 Dodge Challenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2018 Dodge Challenger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.