Skip to main content

2021 Dodge Challenger Trims Comparison

2021 Challenger trim level differences

The Challenger comes in five main trim levels: SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat. But within those trims you have a range of choices ahead of you. All-wheel drive is available on the SXT and GT trims. The R/T and SRT Hellcat trims offer a number of increasingly powerful engines and performance upgrades.

SXT
The base trim starts with:

  • 3.6-liter V6 engine (303 horsepower, 268 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 18-inch wheels (19-inch on AWD models)
  • Uconnect 4 infotainment system with 7-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats

GT
Turns up the sportiness with the following:

  • Remote start system
  • Foglights
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Performance steering
  • Performance suspension
  • Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Upgraded cloth seats
  • Rear parking sensors

R/T
Similarly equipped as the GT but comes with:

  • 5.7-liter V8 engine (372 hp, 400 lb-ft with the eight-speed automatic transmission or 375 hp, 410 lb-ft with the six-speed manual)

R/T Scat Pack
Boosts the Challenger's performance with:

  • 6.4-liter V8 engine (485 hp, 475 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission
  • Launch control
  • Brembo performance brake system
  • High-performance suspension
  • Xenon headlights
  • Heated steering wheel and heated front seats
  • Uconnect 4C infotainment system with 8.4-inch touchscreen
  • Premium six-speaker audio system
  • Configurable drive modes
  • Scat Pack-specific exterior styling details

SRT Hellcat
As aggressive as it sounds, the Hellcat adds:

  • Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine (717 hp, 656 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission
  • Larger six-piston Brembo brakes
  • Unique front grille
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • Wider performance tires
  • Flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SRT Hellcat exterior and interior badges

The SRT Hellcat Redeye pushes the Challenger further into the world of ludicrous power with:

  • Upgraded 6.2-liter V8 engine (797 hp, 707 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission only
  • Upgraded SRT Power Chiller engine cooling
  • Exterior and interior SRT Hellcat Redeye badges

The SRT Super Stock takes the street-legal drag racer theme even further with:

  • Further upgraded 6.2L V8 engine (807 hp, 707 lb-ft)
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Nitto NT05R tires
  • Widebody package
  • Brakes from the R/T Scat Pack
  • Exterior and interior SRT Super Stock badges

A Widebody package is available for the R/T Scat Pack and Hellcat models that adds:

  • Wider wheels and tires
  • Fender flares
  • Special suspension tuning with adaptive dampers
  • Six-piston Brembo brakes (R/T Scat Pack)

There's also a huge array of other option packages and customization features available. Some allow you to add select features from the higher trims to the lower trims as options. Other highlights include:

  • T/A package (special interior and exterior styling)
  • Technology group (adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning)
  • Driver Convenience group (blind-spot monitoring among other features)
  • Blacktop package (blacked-out styling details)
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Harman Kardon and Alpine premium sound systems

Which 2021 Challenger trim does Edmunds recommend?

It gets overshadowed by the brutish 700-plus-horsepower trims above it, but the R/T Scat Pack is a remarkable muscle car for its price. Of course, it introduces the potent 6.4-liter V8 engine to the lineup. But it also brings key improvements to the brakes, suspension and even the infotainment system that make the Challenger both more agile and more livable.

Compare 2021 Challenger trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Spring, TX
Vehicle
Challenger SXT
Challenger GT
Challenger R/T
Challenger R/T Scat Pack
Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody
Challenger SRT Hellcat
Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
Challenger SRT Super Stock
Vehicle
SXT
3.6L 6cyl 8A
See all Challenger SXT for sale
2 for sale near you
GT
3.6L 6cyl 8A
See all Challenger GT for sale
3 for sale near you
R/T
5.7L 8cyl 6M
See all Challenger R/T for sale
3 for sale near you
R/T Scat Pack Widebody
6.4L 8cyl 6M
See all Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody for sale
2 for sale near you
SRT Hellcat
6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M
See all Challenger SRT Hellcat for sale
SRT Hellcat Widebody
6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M
See all Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody for sale
SRT Hellcat Redeye
6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A
See all Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye for sale
SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A
See all Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody for sale
1 for sale near you
SRT Super Stock
6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A
See all Challenger SRT Super Stock for sale
Hide similarities
Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Section Title

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
303 hp @ 6,350 rpm
303 hp @ 6,350 rpm
375 hp @ 5,150 rpm
485 hp @ 6,100 rpm
485 hp @ 6,100 rpm
717 hp @ 6,000 rpm
717 hp @ 6,000 rpm
797 hp @ 6,300 rpm
797 hp @ 6,300 rpm
807 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
410 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm
475 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
475 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
656 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
656 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
707 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
707 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
707 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
3.6 l
3.6 l
5.7 l
6.4 l
6.4 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R18
245/45R20
245/45R20
245/45R20
305/35R20
275/40R20
305/35R20
275/40R20
305/35R20
315/40R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 11.0-in
20 X 9.5-in
20 X 11.0-in
20 X 9.5-in
20 X 11.0-in
18 X 11.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Section Title

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 30 / 23 MPG
19 / 30 / 23 MPG
15 / 23 / 18 MPG
14 / 23 / 17 MPG
14 / 23 / 17 MPG
13 / 21 / 16 MPG
13 / 21 / 16 MPG
13 / 22 / 16 MPG
13 / 21 / 15 MPG
13 / 22 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
352 / 555 miles
352 / 555 miles
278 / 426 miles
259 / 426 miles
259 / 426 miles
241 / 389 miles
241 / 389 miles
241 / 407 miles
241 / 389 miles
241 / 407 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
Section Title

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,858 lb.
3,906 lb.
4,182 lb.
4,233 lb.
4,308 lb.
4,428 lb.
4,479 lb.
4,443 lb.
4,494 lb.
4,454 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.2 in.
5.2 in.
5.2 in.
5.2 in.
5.2 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
Height
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.2 in.
57.5 in.
57.2 in.
57.5 in.
57.2 in.
Length
197.9 in.
197.9 in.
197.9 in.
197.9 in.
197.5 in.
197.5 in.
197.5 in.
197.5 in.
197.5 in.
197.5 in.
Wheelbase
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
Section Title

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$45,349
$48,067
$52,550
$62,320
$67,094
$71,115
$76,581
$80,197
$79,012
$79,618
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.6
$0.64
$0.7
$0.83
$0.89
$0.95
$1.02
$1.07
$1.05
$1.06
Depreciation
$11,075
$11,780
$10,372
$13,151
$15,651
$17,937
$21,555
$24,712
$22,516
$24,625
Financing
$4,036
$4,396
$4,853
$5,937
$6,767
$8,319
$9,239
$10,646
$10,025
$9,774
Taxes & Fees
$1,686
$1,807
$1,960
$2,324
$2,602
$3,123
$3,431
$3,903
$3,695
$3,611
Fuel
$9,554
$9,554
$15,699
$16,623
$16,623
$17,680
$17,680
$17,680
$18,848
$17,680
Insurance
$8,442
$9,965
$9,004
$9,965
$10,315
$11,490
$11,490
$11,490
$11,490
$11,490
Maintenance
$7,826
$7,835
$7,932
$11,590
$12,406
$9,534
$10,154
$8,734
$9,406
$9,406
Repairs
$2,730
$2,730
$2,730
$2,730
$2,730
$3,032
$3,032
$3,032
$3,032
$3,032
Section Title

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, premium leather
Black/Caramel, premium leather
Black/Ruby Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black/Caramel, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Ruby Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, cloth
Black/Caramel, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Ruby Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Caramel, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, cloth
Black/Ruby Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Caramel, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, cloth
Black/Ruby Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather
Black/Demonic Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black/Sepia, premium leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather
Black/Demonic Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black/Sepia, premium leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather
Black/Demonic Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black/Sepia, premium leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather
Black/Demonic Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black/Sepia, premium leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather
Black/Demonic Red, premium leather
Black, cloth
Black/Sepia, premium leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Hellraisin
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite
Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Smoke Show
Go Mango
Granite Pearl Coat
Hellraisin
Gold Rush
Torred Clear Coat
Indigo Blue
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
F8 Green
Sinamon Stick
Frostbite