The current Dodge Charger is 206.7″ long, 79.9″ wide, on a 120.9″ wheelbase, weighing 5,838 lb. Since 1971 it has grown 1% in length and gained 57% in weight. At 17.2 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Dodge Charger generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 205.5″ | 76.8″ | 52.8″ | 115″ | 3,719 lb |
| 1973–1978 | 212.6″ | 77.2″ | 52.4″ | 115″ | 3,547 lb |
| 1981–1987 | 174″ | 66.5″ | 51.2″ | 96.5″ | 2,332 lb |
| 2006–2024 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 58.3″ | 120.1″ | 4,101 lb |
| 2025–2027 | 206.7″ | 79.9″ | 59.1″ | 120.9″ | 5,838 lb |
From 1971 to today the Charger gained 1.2″ of length (1%) and 2,119 lb of weight (57%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Charger year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 37 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 206.7″ | 79.9″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 2026 | 206.7″ | 79.9″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 2025 | 206.7″ | 79.9″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 2024 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2023 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2022 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2021 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2020 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2019 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2018 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2017 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2016 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2015 | 198.4″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2014 | 200″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2013 | 200″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 5 | |
| 2012 | 200″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 4 | |
| 2011 | 200″ | 75.2″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 2010 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 2009 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 2008 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 2007 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 2006 | 200″ | 74.4″ | 120.1″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 96.5″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 96.5″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 173.6″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 173.6″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 174″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 174″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 215.4″ | 77.2″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 215.4″ | 77.2″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 215.7″ | 77.6″ | 115.7″ | 3 | |
| 1975 | 215.4″ | 77.2″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 214.2″ | 77.2″ | 115″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 212.6″ | 77.2″ | 115″ | 2 | |
| 1972 | 206.3″ | 77.2″ | 116.5″ | 2 | |
| 1971 | 205.5″ | 76.8″ | 115″ | 3 |
Will a Charger fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.2 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 459 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.9″ | 75.6″ | +4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.9″ | 118.9″ | +2.0″ |
| Curb weight | 5,838 lb | 4,411 lb | 1,427 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Dodge Charger?
206.7″ (17′ 3″) in its current generation, 79.9″ wide and 59.1″ tall.
How much does a Dodge Charger weigh?
5,838 lb at the kerb, which is 57% more than the first generation we hold from 1971.
Will a Charger fit in a garage?
At 17.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the Charger got bigger over the years?
Yes — 1.2″ longer and 2,119 lb heavier since 1971, across 5 generations. Weight grew 57%, far faster than length.