Dodge Challenger SRT (2009 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2010 – 2016): specs compared
The Dodge Challenger SRT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 471 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 288 km/h against 249 km/h. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Dodge Challenger SRT is the lighter car, from 1,878 kg against 2,173 kg.
| Specification |
Dodge
Challenger SRT
2009 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 431 – 477 hp | 239 – 450 hp |
| Torque | 569 – 637 Nm | 370 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.9 s | 6.9 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 274 – 288 km/h | 237 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 – 14.7 L/100 km | 8.5 – 14.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,022 mm | — |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,448 – 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,878 – 1,891 kg | 2,173 – 2,359 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.