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moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | Conveniently adjust your seat with the Charger R/T's power seats; not available on the Mustang GT | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Optional | vs | Not Available | Have your choice of leather or cloth seats on the Charger R/T | ||||||
Performance
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Horsepower | 370 HP @ 5,250 RPM | vs | 412 HP @ 6,500 RPM | The Mustang GT is fairly powerful, but the Charger R/T is not far behind | ||||||
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Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | The Mustang GT has an OK number of gears, while the Charger R/T has very few | ||||||
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Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Manual transmission | Both the Charger R/T's semi-automatic transmission and the Mustang GT's Manual transmission are unusual transmissions for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Unknown | vs | Not Available | |||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 11.5 lb/hp | vs | 8.7 lb/hp | The Mustang GT is a sporty car, while the Charger R/T is just average | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | rear-wheel drive | Both have the usual drivetrain for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 37.7 ft | vs | 33.4 ft | The Mustang GT can make tight turns, but the Charger R/T takes a little more room to navigate | ||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 5.4 seconds | vs | 4.4 seconds | The Mustang GT has a good 0-60 time, but the Charger R/T is just average | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 114 ft | vs | 104 ft | The Mustang GT has above average braking ability for this class of vehicle, but the Charger R/T is just OK | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 102 mph | vs | 12.7 s @ 111 mph | The Mustang GT's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the Charger R/T's is just OK | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.81 g | vs | 0.88 g | Both have subpar cornering abilities | ||||||
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Top speed | 155 mph | vs | 155 mph | Both vehicles' top speed is just average | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $31,220 | vs | $30,105 | Inexpensive | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 16 mpg | vs | 17 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | Unknown | vs | No | |||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Not Available | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Mustang GT's satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Unknown | vs | Yes | |||||||
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entertainment system | Standard | vs | Not Available | If you want to keep the kids occupied with an entertainment system, it comes standard in the Charger R/T; no amount of money can buy it on the Mustang GT | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Unknown | vs | Yes | |||||||
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Airbags | 6 | vs | 3 | The Charger R/T has great airbag coverage, but the Mustang GT does not (missing Knee, Head / Curtain, Rear Curtain) | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Not Available | Keep kids safe in the rear seat with standard child door locks on the Charger R/T; optional upgrade on the Mustang GT | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | Uconnect | vs | None | |||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 4 | The Charger R/T has lots of passenger seats and the Mustang GT is OK, too | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 478 miles | vs | 416 miles | The Charger R/T has good highway range and the Mustang GT is reasonable | ||||||
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Cargo space | 15.4 ft3 | vs | 13.4 ft3 | The Charger R/T has lots of cargo room and the Mustang GT is pretty good | ||||||
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front seats | 55.6 ft3 | vs | 52.2 ft3 | The Charger R/T has roomy front seats and the Mustang GT is OK | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Optional | vs | Not Available | The Charger R/T offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Mustang GT | ||||||
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Cupholders | Unknown | vs | 2 | |||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
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