2027 Dodge Charger vs 2027 Nissan Z: Specs, Performance, and Which One Wins

The 2027 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T produces 420 hp and seats five, versus the Nissan Z's 400 hp and two-seat limit. The Charger adds standard AWD and an available four-door body style that the Z cannot match. This page breaks down every key spec so you can shop current Charger inventory at Champion CDJR.

The Short Answer

The 2027 Dodge Charger is the right car for buyers who need genuine rear-seat room, daily usability, and the option to run an all-electric powertrain alongside a twin-turbo gas engine. The 2027 Nissan Z is the right car for buyers who want a stripped-down, driver-focused sports car with a six-speed manual and a tight two-seat cockpit. If you need more than two seats, or want AWD as a daily-driving safety net, the Charger wins outright.

Specs Head-to-Head

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack (EV) adds a separate set of numbers entirely: 630 hp base, 670 hp with PowerShot, 627 lb-ft of torque, a 3.3-second 0-60 run, and up to 267 miles of EPA range.

Full 2027 Dodge Charger specs and trims

Performance & Powertrain

The Charger Sixpack R/T closes the horsepower gap with the Nissan Z at the R/T level, 420 hp to 400 hp, and adds 118 lb-ft more torque. That torque advantage comes in at a lower rpm (2,500 rpm versus 1,600 rpm for the Z), meaning the Charger hits hard from a standing stop and stays pulling through the mid-range.

Step up to the Charger Scat Pack and the gap widens to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft. The Scat Pack runs the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at 114 mph. It also carries a top speed of 177 mph. The Nissan Z NISMO tops out at 420 hp and 384 lb-ft, which trails the Scat Pack by a wide margin.

The Nissan Z has one clear counter-argument: the six-speed manual. Buyers who want a traditional rowing-your-own experience will find the Z more satisfying in that department. The Charger uses an 8-speed automatic across all Sixpack trims. The Z's manual also includes SynchroRev Match for heel-toe-style rev matching on downshifts.

Both cars come standard with AWD on the Charger side. The Z is RWD only. In Gulfport and along the Gulf Coast, wet roads are a reality, and the Charger's standard AWD with Wet/Snow mode gives it a practical advantage for year-round driving.

The Charger also carries a selectable RWD mode, so drivers who want to put all torque to the rear for spirited driving can do exactly that.

2027 Charger powertrain details

Interior, Space, and Cargo

This section separates the two cars most definitively. The Charger seats five in two-door or four-door configurations. The Nissan Z seats two, period. There is no rear seat option on the Z.

Rear legroom in the Charger measures 37.2 inches. Rear headroom reaches 36.9 inches. Cargo volume behind the second row is 22.2 to 22.8 cu ft depending on body style, expanding to 37.4 to 38.0 cu ft with seats folded. The Nissan Z offers 6.9 cu ft of cargo space total.

The Charger's interior runs from cloth on the base R/T up through Petrol Blue performance leather and Demonic Red leather on higher trims. The Scat Pack Plus can be optioned with a Carbon and Suede Package that adds suede headliner, suede-wrapped instrument panel, and carbon-fiber interior accents. The Z offers cloth on Sport, simulated suede and leather on Performance, and Alcantara on NISMO.

Both cars seat the driver in a driver-focused cockpit, but the Charger adds a 12.3-inch center display standard across all trims. The Z uses an 8-inch screen on Sport and a 9-inch screen on Performance and NISMO.

For anyone who occasionally carries more than one passenger, the Charger is the only practical choice.

Technology and Safety

Both cars share a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, though the Charger upgrades to a 16-inch cluster on Plus trims and Daytona Scat Pack. The Z stays at 12.3 inches across all trims.

The Charger's 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto on all trims. The Z's base Sport trim runs an 8-inch screen with wired CarPlay and wired Android Auto. Performance and NISMO trims add wireless CarPlay, but Android Auto remains wired on the Z across the board.

On safety, both vehicles carry Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitors, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Departure systems as standard. The Charger adds a Driver Attention Monitor, Side Distance Warning, and Turn Signal Activated Blind Spot Camera as standard items. The Z adds front and rear parking sensors standard across all trims, which the Charger includes on Plus trims and above (or with packages on base trims).

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack comes standard with a Head-Up Display and the full ParkSense front, side, and rear system. The Z's Head-Up Display is not listed in its verified specs.

Audio separates clearly. The Charger R/T base uses a six-speaker setup, stepping to a nine-speaker Alpine system with subwoofer and amplifier when the Driver Convenience Group is added, and up to an 18-speaker Alpine Pro system as an option. The Z Sport also uses six speakers; Performance and NISMO get an eight-speaker Bose system.

2027 Charger technology features

Value and Ownership

Both vehicles carry identical warranty coverage: 3 years/36,000 miles basic and 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain.

The Charger R/T delivers more standard horsepower than any other muscle car in its class according to Dodge. Dodge Charger press release Standard AWD, a five-seat interior, two body-style choices (two-door and four-door), and the full Uconnect 5 system are all included at the R/T entry point.

The Nissan Z Sport is RWD only, seats two, and comes with a smaller 8-inch touchscreen and wired-only phone integration. The Z Performance and NISMO trims add wireless CarPlay, RAYS forged wheels, Akebono brakes, and a limited-slip differential, closing the feature gap somewhat at higher trim levels.

The Charger Sixpack gets 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway on the R/T. The Nissan Z automatic returns 19 city and 28 highway, giving the Z a modest fuel economy edge on the gas models. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack (EV) eliminates the fuel cost equation entirely for buyers who want electric.

Buyers purchasing a Charger Scat Pack or Daytona Scat Pack receive one day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School as part of the package. That is a unique ownership benefit the Z does not offer.

Which One Should You Buy

Buy the 2027 Dodge Charger if you:

Need five seats or plan to carry rear passengers regularly
Want AWD as a daily-driving foundation with the option to go full-RWD on demand
Want the most powerful gas muscle car in the segment at the Scat Pack level (550 hp)
Want an all-electric option with 630-670 hp and up to 267 miles of range
Prefer a larger touchscreen and wireless Android Auto out of the box
Want a four-door body style that still carries a coupe-like stance

Buy the 2027 Nissan Z if you:

Want a traditional two-seat sports car experience with a six-speed manual
Prioritize lighter weight and a sharper steering feel over raw straight-line power
Prefer slightly better highway fuel economy on a gas model
Are comfortable with two seats only and minimal cargo space

For drivers in Gulfport and across the Gulf Coast who want a full-size performance car that fits real life, the Charger's combination of power, AWD, passenger room, and tech content is the stronger argument.

See the 2027 Dodge Charger at Champion CDJR of Gulfport

Champion CDJR of Gulfport stocks the full 2027 Charger lineup, from the 420-hp Sixpack R/T to the 670-hp Daytona Scat Pack EV. Stop in, schedule a test drive, or browse current stock online to find your Charger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2027 Dodge Charger faster than the 2027 Nissan Z?

Yes on the gas side, though it depends on the Charger trim. The Charger R/T reaches 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, which is slower than the Nissan Z's automatic transmission time of 4.2 to 4.3 seconds. The Charger Scat Pack reaches 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, which is faster than both Z transmission options (4.2-4.3 sec automatic, 4.9 sec manual). The Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV reaches 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, making it the quickest model in this comparison by a clear margin.

Does the 2027 Dodge Charger come with AWD?

Yes. AWD is standard on every 2027 Charger trim, including R/T and Scat Pack. All Charger models also include a selectable RWD mode that sends 100 percent of torque to the rear wheels at the push of a button. The Nissan Z is rear-wheel drive only with no AWD option.

How many passengers does the 2027 Dodge Charger seat versus the Nissan Z?

The Charger seats five in both its two-door and four-door configurations. The Nissan Z seats two. There is no rear seat in the Z.

Does the 2027 Charger have wireless Android Auto?

Yes. Wireless Android Auto is standard on all 2027 Dodge Charger trims. The Nissan Z offers wireless Apple CarPlay on Performance and NISMO trims, but Android Auto is wired on the Z across all trims.

What is the cargo space difference between the Charger and the Nissan Z?

The 2027 Dodge Charger offers 22.2 to 22.8 cu ft of cargo with seats up and up to 38.0 cu ft with seats folded. The Nissan Z offers 6.9 cu ft of total cargo space.

Does the 2027 Dodge Charger offer an electric option?

Yes. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack is a battery-electric vehicle with a 100.5 kWh battery, up to 267 miles of EPA range, 630 hp base output (670 hp with PowerShot), and a standard NACS charging port for access to Tesla Supercharger stations. The Nissan Z is available in gasoline only.