Cadillac CT5 vs Dodge Charger

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Cadillac CT5

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Overview

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
Selected trim	Premium Luxury	R/T
Body style	Sedan	Coupe
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
MSRP	$48,600 (best)	$49,995
Lowest listing price	—	$49,975 (best)
Median listing price	—	$51,475 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,075 (best)
For sale now	0	7 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
Combined MPG	26 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	23 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	32 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	17 gal	18 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
Horsepower	237 hp	420 hp (best)
Torque	258 lb-ft	469 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	3 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	11.9 cu ft (best)	—
Curb weight	3,663 lbs (best)	4,816 lbs
Wheelbase	116 in	121 in (best)
Length	193.8 in	207 in (best)
Width	74.1 in	80 in (best)
Height	57.2 in	59 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury	Dodge ChargerR/T
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Cadillac CT5	Dodge Charger
1	Premium Luxury $48,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $49,600 MSRP	R/T $51,995 MSRP
3	V $57,600 MSRP	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP
4	V Blackwing $97,600 MSRP	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP
5	—	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP
6	—	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP
7	—	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP
8	—	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP