Dodge Challenger vs. Subaru BRZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Subaru BRZ 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 Subaru BRZ.
When we compare the Dodge Challenger's and the Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru BRZ has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger is a better car than the Subaru BRZ.
Pricing: For a new model, the Dodge Challenger's price is between $30,489 and $118,153, with the Subaru BRZ priced between $31,307 and $37,886.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value and the Subaru BRZ loses 24.3 percent of its value. This means the Subaru BRZ retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Challenger.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Subaru BRZ's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.2 out of 10. For the Subaru BRZ the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Subaru BRZ a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Subaru BRZ base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The BRZ is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 356 miles. This gives the Dodge Challenger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru BRZ. The Challenger uses regular unleaded, and the BRZ uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Dodge Challenger 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:
30489 - 118153
Starting MSRP:
31965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
31409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
26400 - 40990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31307 - 37886
Starting MSRP:
30195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
34022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
28985 - 42970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50915
Price Range:
25186 - 109899
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
39153
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
30557 - 51388
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1230
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23085
# Good or Great Deals:
260
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
50979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
35475 - 58789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9141
# Good or Great Deals:
9
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10726
Depreciation %:
0.3355464
Resale Value $:
21239
Residual Value %:
0.6644536
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.3355464
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.3355464 - 0.3355464
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
7614
Depreciation %:
0.25215862
Resale Value $:
22581
Residual Value %:
0.74784138
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.29826328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.23886597 - 0.44328098
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.879604 / 10
Reliability:
7.241789 / 10
Retained Value:
8.517418 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru BRZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.449613 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.999225 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
11.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.9 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.002
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru BRZ
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.014
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3059028836083795
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6067410066065175
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Subaru BRZ Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
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
Subaru BRZ Trim Levels
Limited, Premium, tS
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
228 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
264 / 356 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:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.5 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:
2820 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
167.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
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
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Sapphire Blue Pearl / WR Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Ignition Red
White
Crystal White Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
