Compare the2023 Dodge ChallengerVS 2023 Audi TT

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 TT doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Challenger (except Redeye/Super Stock/Manual) offers an optional collision warning system, which detects an impending crash through forward mounted sensors and flashes a bright light and sounds a loud, distinctive tone to warn the driver to brake or maneuver immediately to avoid a collision. The system also pre-charges the brakes to begin deceleration more quickly. The TT doesn't offer a collision warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Challenger’s optional Rear Cross Path Detection uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The TT doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

Both the Challenger and the TT 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, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Dodge Challenger weighs 446 to 1284 pounds more than the Audi TT. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Challenger 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the TT. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the TT ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 8 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Audi 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 a standard 160-amp alternator (180-amp - Challenger optional and 220 392/Hellcat). The TT’s 140-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Challenger has a standard 730-amp battery. The TT’s 330-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 96 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is ranked 31st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Audi is rated below average.

The Challenger has more powerful engines than the TT:

	Horsepower	Torque
Challenger 3.6 DOHC V6	303 HP	268 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T automatic 5.7 V8	372 HP	400 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T manual 5.7 V8	375 HP	410 lbs.-ft.
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8	485 HP	475 lbs.-ft.
Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8	717 HP	656 lbs.-ft.
SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 supercharged V8	797 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
Challenger SRT Super Stock 6.2 supercharged V8	807 HP	707 lbs.-ft.
Challenger SRT Demon 170 6.2 supercharged V8	1025 HP	945 lbs.-ft.
TT 45 TFSI 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	228 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
TTS 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	288 HP	280 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the TT 45 TFSI (automatics tested):

	Challenger	TT
Zero to 60 MPH	4.2 sec	5.6 sec
Quarter Mile	12.6 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	112.3 MPH	97.4 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the TT 45 TFSI (automatics tested):

	Challenger	TT
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	5.6 sec
Quarter Mile	11.7 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	125.4 MPH	97.4 MPH

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

The Challenger has 4 gallons more fuel capacity than the TT (18.5 vs. 14.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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 TT.

For better stopping power the Challenger’s brake rotors are larger than those on the TT:

	Challenger SXT	Challenger Hellcat/Redeye	TT 45 TSFI	TTS Coupe
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	15.7 inches	12.3 inches	13.3 inches
Rear Rotors	12.6 inches	13.8 inches	11.8 inches	12.2 inches

The Challenger stops shorter than the TT:

	Challenger	TT
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	157 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	102 feet	103 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Challenger SRT Super Stock’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the TT (315/40R18 vs. 255/30R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Challenger’s wheelbase is 17.4 inches longer than on the TT (116 inches vs. 98.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Challenger is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 3.3 inches wider in the rear than the track on the TT.

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

The Challenger has standard seating for 5 passengers; the TT can only carry up to 4.

The Challenger has 19.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the TT (93.7 vs. 74).

The Challenger has 2.2 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more front legroom, 4.9 inches more front shoulder room, 3.3 inches more rear headroom, 4.2 inches more rear legroom and 6 inches more rear shoulder room than the TT Coupe.

The Challenger has a much larger trunk than the TT Coupe (16.2 vs. 12 cubic feet).

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

The Challenger Automatic offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The TT doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

When two different drivers share the Challenger, the optional memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and radio stations. The TT doesn’t offer a memory system.

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 TT does not have an oil pressure gauge.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Challenger detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The TT doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Challenger has standard extendable sun visors. The TT doesn’t offer extendable visors.

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 TT doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Challenger’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The TT doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

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 TT doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

The Challenger’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The TT doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Challenger has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The TT doesn’t offer rear vents.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Challenger (except Redeye/Super Stock/Manual) offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The TT doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

The Challenger is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The TT doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Dodge Challenger outsold the Audi TT by almost 107 to one during 2022.