Compare the2022 Dodge ChallengerVS 2021 Infiniti Q60

The Challenger has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Q60 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Compared to metal, the Challenger’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Infiniti Q60 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Challenger and the Q60 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, available all wheel drive, collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are almost 12 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Challenger’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Challenger has larger alternators than the Q60:

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Challenger has a standard 730-amp battery. The Q60’s 600-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

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 Q60’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Challenger’s reliability 41 points higher than the Q60.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 31 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 21st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge 17th in reliability. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 23rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Dodge 1 place higher in reliability than Infiniti.

The Challenger has more powerful engines than the Q60:

As tested in Motor Trend the Dodge Challenger is faster than the Q60 Red Sport 400 (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Q60 3.0t (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Q60 3.0t (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Challenger gets better mileage than the Q60:

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 Q60 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Challenger offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Q60 doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Dodge Challenger, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Q60.

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 Q60 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Challenger Hellcat/Redeye’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Q60:

The Challenger stops much shorter than the Q60:

For better traction, the Challenger SRT Super Stock’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Q60 (315/40R18 vs. 255/35R20).

The Challenger has a standard space-saver spare (not available on R/T Scat Pack/Hellcat/Super Stock) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Q60; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the Q60 don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

The Challenger has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Q60’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Challenger’s wheelbase is 3.8 inches longer than on the Q60 (116 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Challenger is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Q60.

The SRT Hellcat Redeye handles at .98 G’s, while the Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The SRT Widebody Hellcat Redeye executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Q60 Red Sport 400 (24.3 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 25.5 seconds @ .76 average G’s).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Challenger a Compact car, while the Q60 is rated a Subcompact.

The Challenger has standard seating for 5 passengers; the Q60 can only carry 4.

The Challenger has 8.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Q60 (93.7 vs. 85.4).

The Challenger has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front hip room, 3.9 inches more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear headroom, .7 inches more rear legroom and 1.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Q60.

The Challenger has a much larger trunk than the Q60 (16.2 vs. 8.7 cubic feet).

The Challenger’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Q60’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

The Challenger has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The Q60 has no towing capacity.

The Challenger has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Q60 doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

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 Q60 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Challenger allows you to unlock the driver’s door, trunk and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Infiniti Q60’s Infiniti Intelligent Key doesn’t unlock the trunk.

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 Q60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

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 Q60 doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

Both the Challenger and the Q60 offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Challenger has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Q60 doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

The Challenger will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Challenger will retain 48.56% to 60.44% of its original price after five years, while the Q60 only retains 47.02% to 48.48%.

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