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2025 Dodge Charger vs 2025 Honda Accord

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.1 to 67.7, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort.

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2025 Dodge Charger

The 2025 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona R/T AWD 25…

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2025 Honda Accord

The 2025 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Dodge Charger

Clear win

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.1 to 67.7, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort.

Fuel & range 2025 Dodge Charger leads by 45.6
Performance 2025 Dodge Charger leads by 48.5
Tech & comfort 2025 Dodge Charger leads by 26.4
Category · weight2025 Honda Accordoverall 67.72025 Dodge Chargeroverall 97.1
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 354.4100
Safetyw 473.989.8
Space & cargow 282.3100
Performancew 251.5100
Tech & comfortw 373.6100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall67.797.1

Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared

Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD · Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

Where the 2025 Dodge Charger wins

  • It has drawn fewer owner complaints (39 against 123 filed with NHTSA).
  • It is rated 98 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
  • It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400).

What they share

  • A Safety Signal of 83.
  • 5 seats.

Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.

Specifications side by side

51 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Engine Basics
Aspirationtwin turbo—
Cylinder count4—
Engine displacement1,498 cc—
Engine type (full description)In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger400V BEV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi—
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve—
Engine Output
Horsepower192 hp456 hp
Torque192 lb-ft404 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)29 mpg—
MPG (combined)32 mpg—
MPG (highway)37 mpg—
Transmission
Final drive ratio5.36311:1
Transmission typeContinuously Variable TransmissionSingle-speed, front open / rear limited slip
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance5.3 in5.5 in
Overall height57.1 in58.9 in
Overall length196 in207 in
Overall width73.3 in79.8 in
Wheelbase111 in121 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row—37.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row16.7 cu-ft22.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume106 cu-ft—
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Second-row headroom37.3 in—
Third-row headroom—36.9 in
Legroom
Front legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Second-row legroom40.8 in—
Third-row legroom—37.2 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)3,239 lbs5,698 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3,239 lbs5,698 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating—6,700 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension typeMacPherson StrutMulti-Link
Rear suspension typeMulti-LinkIntegral Link
Steering
Steering typeDual Pinion Assist Electric Power SteeringVariable Ratio Gear electric power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.2 ft40 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter292 mm354 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake typeElectronicelectronic, automatic
Rear brake diameter282 mm350 mm
Rear brake typesolid discventilated disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter17 in18 in
Wheel material—aluminum
Wheel width7.5 in8 in
Tires
Tire size225/50R17 94V245/55ZR18
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity14.8 gal—
Minimum recommended octane91—
Connected Services
Connected services brandHondaLinkDodge Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)3 months—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room57.9 in59.5 in
Second-row shoulder room56.5 in—
Third-row shoulder room—57.6 in

Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.

Equipment, feature by feature

233 features · differences first, then shared

Safety29 differ · 41 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go— std
Automatic Emergency Braking with Road user detection— std
Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection— std
Blind-spot Monitoring lights— std
ParkView 360 surround view camera (included with Plus Group)—opt
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) std—
Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)— std
Drowsy Driver Detection— std

Infotainment30 differ · 30 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Active Crash notification (included with Plus Group)— std
Head-up Display (included with Plus Group)—opt
Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability std—
10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster std—
160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers std—
7-Inch Color Touchscreen std—
Alpine (9) amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier— std
Alpine premium 18 speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included with Sun & Sound Package)—opt

Convenience17 differ · 17 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Cruise Control std—
Door locks — power, speed-sensitive— std
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold std—
Keyless power liftgate with programable height (included with Plus Group)—opt
One-Touch Turn Indicators std—
Power Door Locks std—
Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window std—
Push Button Start std—

Climate3 differ · 3 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System std—
Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor— std
Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger— std

Seating13 differ · 13 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, PowerShot button, Drive Modes button— std
Plus Group — heated, vented, driver memory seats— std
Plus Group (R/T) — power eight-way driver—opt
Heated rear seats (included with Plus Group)—opt
Memory Function (driver seat/mirrors/radio/column) (included with Plus Group)—opt
Four-way lumbar (included with Plus Group or Track Package seats)—opt
5-Person Seating Capacity std—
Black cloth and leatherette seats— std

Interior36 differ · 37 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, PowerShot button, Drive Modes button— std
Auto-dimming rearview— std
Power tilt/telescoping (included with Plus Group)—opt
10.25-inch free-standing cluster— std
12.3-inch central display— std
16-inch free-standing cluster (included with Plus Group)—opt
All-black headliner and interior trim— std
Attitude Adjustment interior lighting (included with Plus Group)—opt

Exterior45 differ · 46 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
18 x 8-in. Tech Silver aluminum wheels— std
20 x 10-inch Blacknoise aluminum wheels (included with Plus Group and Blacktop Package together)—opt
20 x 9-in. Blacknoise aluminum wheels (included with Blacktop Package)—opt
20 x 9-in. Diamond Cut/Baltic aluminum wheels (included with Plus Group)—opt
245/55ZR18 Nexen tires— std
255/45R20XL Nexen tires (included with Plus Group or Blacktop Package)—opt
275/40ZR20XL Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season (included with Plus Group and Blacktop Package together)—opt
Acoustic windshield and front windows— std

Powertrain32 differ · 32 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
All-wheel drive (AWD)— std
Front-Wheel Drive std—
100.5 kWh battery— std
11 kW onboard charger— std
400V 250/250kW EDM— std
Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet— std
Bore and Stroke (mm): 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 std—
Braking — regenerative (three levels of regen braking accessible through steering wheel paddles)— std

Chassis12 differ · 12 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
BEV Sport suspension— std
Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) std—
Electric power steering (EPS)— std
Intelligent Brake by wire technology with regen capability— std
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension std—
Multi-Link Rear Suspension std—
Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 27.0 x 4.5 (tubular) / 16.0 (solid) / 27.2 x 5.0 (tubular) / 16.5 (solid) std—
Steering Ratio: 13.9 std—

Cargo2 differ · 2 listed

FeatureHonda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 16.7 std—
Frunk (included with Plus Group)—opt

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Honda Accord

Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 123 · 9 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (50), Forward Collision Avoidance (29), Unspecified (28)

Top recalls

  • high Electrical System 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles
  • moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
  • moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed

Dodge Charger

Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 39 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (27), Fuel/Propulsion System (14), Power Train (10)

Top recalls

  • high Electrical System 26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles
  • high Power Train 25V574000 · 75 vehicles
  • minor Back Over Prevention 25V389000 · 8,390 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Honda AccordLX FWDDodge ChargerR/T AWD
Price— (base trim)— (base trim)
Price range across trims— 6 trims— 2 trims
PowertrainsHEV, GASBEV
EPA configuration comparedAccord HybridCharger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20
Combined mpg / MPGe4898
EPA annual fuel cost$1,400$800
EV range—308 mi
Basic warranty——
Powertrain warranty——
Roadside assistance——

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Dodge Charger?

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.1 to 67.7, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Dodge Charger scores 97.1 and the 2025 Honda Accord 67.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Dodge Charger?

2025 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.

What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 Dodge Charger?

Where the 2025 Dodge Charger wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (39 against 123 filed with NHTSA), is rated 98 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400). What they share: a Safety Signal of 83 and 5 seats.