Dodge Challenger vs. Infiniti Q50

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Infiniti Q50 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 Infiniti Q50.

When we compare the Dodge Challenger's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Dodge Challenger and Infiniti Q50 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Challenger ranges from $22,499 to $89,900 while a used 2023 Infiniti Q50 is priced between $27,732 to $44,881. For a new model, the Dodge Challenger's price is between $30,819 and $89,030, with the Infiniti Q50 priced between $43,551 and $61,897.

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 Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Challenger retains 15.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Infiniti Q50 base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the Infiniti Q50 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Challenger. The Challenger uses regular unleaded, and the Q50 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head 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.