Dodge Challenger vs. Audi A5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Audi A5 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 Dodge Challenger and the Audi A5.
When comparing the Dodge Challenger's and the Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Audi A5 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger is a better car than the Audi A5.
Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Challenger ranges from $22,499 to $89,900 while a used 2023 Audi A5 is priced between $24,693 to $41,825.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger loses 39.5 percent of its value and the Audi A5 loses 43.8 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Challenger retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Audi A5 base engine makes 261 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles.This gives the Audi A5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Challenger the advantage in maximum range. The Challenger uses regular unleaded, and the A5 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Challenger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30819 - 89030
Starting MSRP:
31965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
31409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
26400 - 40990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
47499
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31300 - 78200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43788
Price Range:
22499 - 89900
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
34456
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
27008 - 43788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1362
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22623
# Good or Great Deals:
386
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33041
Price Range:
24693 - 41825
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25084 - 84517
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27122
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
13.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.4 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.5 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.048
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.955775808335836
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 7.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4177264882348684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.1 - 16.5
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock, SXT
Audi A5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3841 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3682 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Atlas Beige
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
