Compare the2026 Cadillac CT4VS 2026 Dodge Charger

Both the CT4 and the Charger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all-wheel drive and around view monitors.

The CT4 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car. The Charger’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the CT4 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Dodge covers the Charger. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Charger ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The CT4’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Charger’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates rated the CT4 third among compact premium cars in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Charger isn’t in the top three in its category.

On the EPA test cycle the CT4 gets better mileage than the Charger running its gasoline engine:

Regardless of its engine, the CT4’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Dodge only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Charger Six Pack.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Cadillac CT4 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Charger.

The CT4 stops much shorter than the Charger:

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the CT4 can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Charger doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The CT4’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (54% to 46%) than the Charger’s (55.4% to 44.6%). This gives the CT4 more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the CT4’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the Charger Six Pack’s (37.1 feet vs. 40 feet). The CT4 AWD’s turning circle is 3.5 feet tighter than the Charger Daytona’s (38 feet vs. 41.5 feet).

The Cadillac CT4 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1400 to 2100 pounds less than the Dodge Charger.

The CT4 is 1 foot, 7.4 inches shorter than the Charger, making the CT4 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The CT4 is 8.4 inches narrower than the Charger, making the CT4 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the CT4 easier. The CT4’s trunk lift-over height is 30 inches, while the Charger’s liftover is 32.2 inches.

The CT4 has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The Charger has no towing capacity.

The CT4’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Charger’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

On a hot day the CT4’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Charger can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the CT4 Premium Luxury/Sport offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Charger doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The CT4 Premium Luxury/Sport’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Charger has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The CT4 Sport has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Charger.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Cadillac CT4 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Charger.

The CT4 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Charger doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Cadillac CT4, based on reliability, safety and performance.