Compare the2024 Maserati GranTurismo FolgoreVS 2024 Dodge Charger

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The GranTurismo Folgore has standard Rear Emergency Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Charger doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

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

The GranTurismo Folgore comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Charger’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 255 more horsepower (751 vs. 496) and 592 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 404) than the Charger Daytona R/T Coupe’s standard electric motors. The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 81 more horsepower (751 vs. 670) and 369 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 627) than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Coupe’s standard electric motors.

For better stopping power the GranTurismo Folgore’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Charger:

For better traction, the GranTurismo Folgore has larger tires than the Charger (F:265/30R20 & R:295/30R21 vs. 245/55R18).

The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Charger’s standard 55 series tires. The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires are lower profile than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Coupe’s 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo Folgore has standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Charger. The Charger’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The GranTurismo Folgore has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo Folgore’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Charger doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 850 pounds less than the Dodge Charger.

The GranTurismo Folgore is 11.3 inches shorter than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack Coupe, making the GranTurismo Folgore easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the GranTurismo Folgore’s trunk can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Charger doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the Charger, the GranTurismo Folgore has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the GranTurismo Folgore offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Charger doesn’t offer cornering lights. The GranTurismo Folgore also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

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