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Is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?

It depends on the distance — the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat is quicker to 60 mph (3.5 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.5 s).

By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare

Durango SRT Hellcat 0-60

3.5 s

Dodge-claimed

Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60

3.8 s

tested by MotorWeek

Durango SRT Hellcat power

710 hp

AWD

Challenger SRT Hellcat power

707 hp

RWD

Durango SRT Hellcat vs Challenger SRT Hellcat: specs side by side

Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Model years2021–present2015–2018
Figures quoted for2021 model year2015 model year
Powertrain6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 8-speed automatic6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
DriveAWDRWD
BodySUVcoupe
Horsepower710 hp[1]2027 spec sheet still lists 710 hp / 645 lb-ft (est.)707 hp[2]
Torque645 lb-ft[1]650 lb-ft[2]
Curb weight5,575 lb[3]2027 spec sheet, listed as an estimate—
Pounds per hp7.9—
0-60 mph (manufacturer)3.5 s[1]Dodge-claimedNot published
0-60 mph (instrumented test)Not published3.8 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp)
Quarter mile11.5 s[1]Dodge-claimed · trap speed not given11.2 s @ 125 mph[2]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires
Top speed180 mph[1]Dodge-claimedNot published
Launch MSRP—$59,995[5]2015 base MSRP · excludes $995 destination; Dodge says it includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax ($1,700 GGT on 8-speed automatic models)

Which is quicker?

0-60 mph

The Durango SRT Hellcat is quicker to 60 mph by 0.3 s: 3.5 s vs 3.8 s (Dodge claim vs MotorWeek test). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.

Quarter mile

The Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile: 11.2 s vs 11.5 s (manufacturer figures).

Top speed

A top speed is not published for both cars.

Why

The Durango SRT Hellcat drives all four wheels while the Challenger SRT Hellcat is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.

Other versions

The answer can flip with the trim. Other Dodge Durango and Dodge Challenger versions in our dataset:

VersionYearshp0-60 mph
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 17020231,025[6]1.66 s[6]claimed
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon2018840[7]2.3 s[8]claimed
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye2019–2023797[9]3.4 s[9]claimed
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack2019–2023485[9]4.8 s[10]tested
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp)2019–2023717[9]—
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak2022–2023807[11]—

Price new and what buyers paid

  • Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: launch MSRP not in our dataset.
  • Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: launched at $59,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).

Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.

How we compare

We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.

No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.

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FAQ

Is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?

It depends on the distance — the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat is quicker to 60 mph (3.5 s vs 3.8 s), but the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.5 s).

What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat?

3.5 seconds (Dodge-claimed) for the 2021 model year, from 710 hp.

What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?

3.8 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2015 car (707 hp)) for the 2015 model year, from 707 hp.

Sources

Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.

  1. Cat Out of Hell: Dodge//SRT Introduces the Most Powerful SUV Ever - 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat — Stellantis North America media, 2020-07-02. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  2. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: The Fastest Muscle Car Ever With A 1/4-Mile Elapsed Time of 11.2 Seconds (10.8 Seconds with Drag Radials) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-07-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  3. 2027 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=27769) — Stellantis North America media. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  4. MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
  5. The Beast is Unleashed: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat On Way To Dealerships — Stellantis North America media, 2014-11-13. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  6. The Most Powerful Muscle Car in the World: 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Sets New Performance Benchmarks — Stellantis North America media, 2023-03-20. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  7. 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=18249) — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  8. 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  9. New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon — Stellantis North America media, 2018-06-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
  10. MotorWeek, “Performace Car Challenge Part I & II - MotorWeek”, 2016-03-11.
  11. Dodge Brand Breaks All the Rules with Jailbreak Model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — Stellantis North America media, 2021-11-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.