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The Challenger (except Redeye/Super Stock/Manual) offers an optional collision warning system, which detects an impending crash through forward mounted sensors and flashes a bright light and sounds a loud, distinctive tone to warn the driver to brake or maneuver immediately to avoid a collision. The system also pre-charges the brakes to begin deceleration more quickly. The BRZ doesn't offer a collision warning system.

The Challenger offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The BRZ doesn't offer all-wheel drive.

The Challenger's optional blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert driver to objects in the vehicle's blind spots where the side view mirrors don't reveal them. The BRZ doesn't offer a system to reveal objects in the driver's blind spots.

To help make backing safer, the Challenger's optional cross-path warning system uses wide-angle radar in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The BRZ doesn't offer a cross-path warning system.

The Challenger offers optional Uconnect 9-1-1, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The BRZ doesn't offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you're involved in an accident and you're incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Challenger and the BRZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available rear parking sensors.

The Dodge Challenger weighs 1018 to 1696 pounds more than the Subaru BRZ. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts. Crosswinds also affect lighter cars more.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Dodge Challenger is safer than the Subaru BRZ:

	Challenger	BRZ
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	100	197
Neck Stress	195 lbs.	263 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	67/568 lbs.	814/1004 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	209	361
Neck Compression	73 lbs.	92 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	190/375 lbs.	470/406 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Dodge Challenger is safer than the Subaru BRZ:

	Challenger	BRZ
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

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There are almost 4 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Subaru dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Challenger's warranty.

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The battery on the Challenger is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Challenger's battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The BRZ's battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Subaru vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 51 more problems per 100 vehicles, Subaru is ranked 27th, below the industry average.

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The Challenger has more powerful engines than the BRZ:

	Horsepower	Torque
Challenger 3.6 DOHC V6	303 HP	268 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T automatic 5.7 V8	372 HP	400 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T manual 5.7 V8	375 HP	410 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8	485 HP	475 lbs.-ft.
Challenger SRT Widebody Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8	717 HP	656 lbs.-ft.
SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 supercharged V8	797 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
Challenger SRT Super Stock 6.2 supercharged V8	807 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
BRZ 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder	200 HP	151 lbs.-ft.
BRZ 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder	205 HP	156 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Subaru BRZ 2.0 (manual transmissions tested):

	Challenger	BRZ
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	2.3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.4 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	6.9 sec	10.4 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10.2 sec	16.4 sec
Quarter Mile	12.9 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	113 MPH	95 MPH
Top Speed	176 MPH	139 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Subaru BRZ 2.0 (automatics tested):

	Challenger	BRZ
Zero to 60 MPH	4.2 sec	7.7 sec
Quarter Mile	12.6 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	112.3 MPH	91.5 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger SRT Widebody Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Subaru BRZ 2.0 (automatics tested):

	Challenger	BRZ
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	7.7 sec
Quarter Mile	11.7 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	125.4 MPH	91.5 MPH

In a Car and Driver race course test, the Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody Hellcat was clocked 14.2 seconds faster than the Subaru BRZ (179.8 sec. vs. 194 sec.).

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An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine's cylinders helps improve the Challenger 5.7/6.4 V8 Auto's fuel efficiency. The BRZ doesn't offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Challenger has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the BRZ (18.5 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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The Dodge Challenger comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the BRZ.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Dodge Challenger, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the BRZ.

All wheel drive, available in the Challenger, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Subaru BRZ is not available with all wheel drive.

The Challenger R/T Scat Pack/Hellcat/Super Stock's launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM's precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The BRZ doesn't offer launch control.

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For better stopping power the Challenger's brake rotors are larger than those on the BRZ:

	Challenger SXT	Challenger Hellcat/Redeye	BRZ	BRZ Performance Package/tS
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	15.7 inches	11.6 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	12.6 inches	13.8 inches	11.4 inches	12.4 inches

The Challenger stops much shorter than the BRZ:

	Challenger	BRZ
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	165 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	102 feet	120 feet	Motor Trend

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For better traction, the Challenger has larger standard tires than the BRZ (235/55R18 vs. 215/45R17). The Challenger SRT Super Stock's tires are larger than the largest tires available on the BRZ (315/40R18 vs. 215/45R17).

The Challenger Widebody's tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the BRZ ts' 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Challenger has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the BRZ. The Challenger's optional 20-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels on the BRZ ts.

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The Challenger has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The BRZ's suspension doesn't offer gas-charged shocks.

The Challenger offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The BRZ's suspension doesn't offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Challenger's wheelbase is 14.8 inches longer than on the BRZ (116 inches vs. 101.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Challenger is 4.5 inches wider in the front and 3.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the BRZ.

The SRT Hellcat Redeye handles at .98 G's, while the BRZ Limited pulls only .91 G's of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The SRT Widebody Hellcat Redeye executes Motor Trend's “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.3 seconds quicker than the BRZ Limited (24.3 seconds @ .82 average G's vs. 26.6 seconds @ .67 average G's).

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To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Challenger has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The BRZ uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Challenger Scat Pack is quieter than the BRZ Limited (72 vs. 73 dB).

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Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Challenger a Compact car, while the BRZ is rated a Minicompact.

The Challenger has standard seating for 5 passengers; the BRZ can only carry 4.

The Challenger has 17.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the BRZ (93.7 vs. 76.5).

The Challenger has 2.2 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room, 4 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom, 2.5 inches more rear hip room and 2.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the BRZ.

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The Challenger has a much larger trunk than the BRZ (16.2 vs. 6.9 cubic feet).

The Challenger's standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The BRZ's standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can't share the rear seat.

A standard locking glovebox (which can't be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Challenger. The BRZ doesn't offer locking storage for small valuables.

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The Challenger has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The BRZ has no towing capacity.

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The Challenger uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The BRZ uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Challenger has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery's water level. The BRZ doesn't have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery's cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Challenger to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Subaru doesn't offer a maintenance reminder on the BRZ.

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The Challenger Automatic offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The BRZ doesn't offer a remote starting system.

When two different drivers share the Challenger, the optional memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver's seat position, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and radio stations. The BRZ doesn't offer a memory system.

The Challenger's instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights' don't warn you until damage has been done. The BRZ does not have an oil pressure gauge.

On a hot day the Challenger's driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the BRZ can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Challenger's standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn't have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The BRZ's manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted. The Challenger's optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Challenger detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The BRZ doesn't offer automatic dimming high beams.

To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Challenger has standard extendable sun visors. The BRZ doesn't offer extendable visors.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Challenger keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The BRZ doesn't offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Challenger's optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The BRZ doesn't offer a heated steering wheel.

The Challenger has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue. The BRZ doesn't offer a front seat center armrest.

The Challenger has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The BRZ doesn't offer a rear seat center armrest.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Challenger has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The BRZ doesn't offer rear vents.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Challenger (except Redeye/Super Stock/Manual) offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The BRZ doesn't offer an adaptive cruise control.

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Consumer Reports® recommends both the Dodge Challenger and the Subaru BRZ, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Challenger first among midsize sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner's expectations. The BRZ isn't in the top three.

The Dodge Challenger outsold the Subaru BRZ by over 25 to one during the 2020 model year.