Compare the2026 Cadillac CT4-VVS 2026 Dodge Charger

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

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

The CT4-V offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Charger doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

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

The CT4-V stops much shorter than the Charger:

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the CT4-V can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Charger doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The CT4-V’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.3% to 47.7%) than the Charger’s (55.4% to 44.6%). This gives the CT4-V more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the CT4-V’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the Charger Six Pack’s (37.1 feet vs. 40 feet). The CT4-V Blackwing’s turning circle is 2.7 feet tighter than the Charger Daytona’s (38.8 feet vs. 41.5 feet).

The Cadillac CT4-V may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1200 to 1950 pounds less than the Dodge Charger.

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

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

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

The CT4-V’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Charger.

The CT4-V’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-V’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.

The CT4-V’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Charger’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

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

The CT4-V’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-V offers optional 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-V has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Charger.

The CT4-V 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-V, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The CT4-V Blackwing was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2025 and 3 more times in the last 5 years. The Charger has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.