Nissan 350Z vs. Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan 350Z and 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 Nissan 350Z and the Dodge Challenger.
In comparing the Nissan 350Z's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the Nissan 350Z has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan 350Z's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2008 Nissan 350Z ranges from $8,256 to $21,357 while a used 2008 Dodge Challenger is priced between $14,968 to $43,540.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan 350Z’s base engine makes 306 horsepower, and the Dodge Challenger base engine makes 425 horsepower. The 350Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. This gives the Nissan 350Z the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Challenger. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Challenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Nissan 350Z has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
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:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,320
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$25,308
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,250 - $37,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,077
Price Range:
$8,256 - $21,357
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,740
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,866
Price Range:
$14,968 - $43,540
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$16,790
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$12,631 - $26,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,136
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Nissan 350Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan 350Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 4.3
Nissan 350Z Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
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6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan 350Z Trim Levels
Not yet available
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
SRT8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
306 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
425 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.102 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 342 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
57.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3320 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
52.1 inches
Length:
169.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4170 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black
Blue
San Marino Blue
Gray
Carbon Silver
Red
Nogaro Red
Silver
Silver Alloy
White
Pikes Peak White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Not available
Orange
Hemi Orange Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Cloth
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray Slate Premium Leather
