2025 Dodge Charger vs 2025 Honda Accord
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.1 to 67.7, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort.
2025 Dodge Charger
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2025 Honda Accord
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2025 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.1 to 67.7, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort.
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Accordoverall 67.7 | 2025 Dodge Chargeroverall 97.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 73.9 | 89.8 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 82.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 51.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 73.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 67.7 | 97.1 | ||||||||||||
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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere 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| Spec | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | 400V BEV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 456 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 404 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | 11:1 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | Single-speed, front open / rear limited slip |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 207 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | 79.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 37.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft | 22.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.6 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 37.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,239 lbs | 5,698 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,239 lbs | 5,698 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,700 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Integral Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | Variable Ratio Gear electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.2 ft | 40 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 292 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | electronic, automatic |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/50R17 94V | 245/55ZR18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Dodge Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 59.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 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 sharedSafety29 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| Rear Side Airbags | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Electronic Park Brake — automatic | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection | — | std |
| Rain Brake Support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat belt alert — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Seat belt pretensioners — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Security alarm with intrusion sensor (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| Speed limiter | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Active Lane Management | std | std |
| Advanced multistage front | std | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera | std | std |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | std | std |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | std | std |
| Auto high-beam control | std | std |
| Driver knee air bag | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| Amazon Alexa integration | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | — | std |
| Drive Mode Pages | — | std |
| Dual Phone Connectivity | — | std |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | std | — |
| Integrated Uconnect voice command | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | — | std |
| Paddles (on steering wheel) | — | std |
| Performance Pages (via Uconnect 5 system) | — | std |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | — | std |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | — | std |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | — | std |
| Sun & Sound Package — includes Alpine premium 18 speakers with subwoofer and amplifier, full-length glass roof | — | opt |
| Uconnect 5 with Navigation 12.3-inch display — AM/FM radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with trial subscription included, TomTom integrated navigation, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, 12.3-inch touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth, streaming audio | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| Vehicle information pages, including technical gauges, driving story, drive mode information | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
Convenience17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 | — |
| Remote cabin conditioning | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
| Universal garage door opener | — | std |
| Keyless manual liftgate | — | std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | — | std |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| Black leatherette seats (optional with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| Demonic Red leatherette seats (optional with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
| Plus Group (R/T) — power eight-way passenger | — | opt |
| Seats, rear — fold-flat rear seats | — | std |
Interior36 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| Dodge G-meter | — | std |
| Driver and passenger lower ambient LED lamps (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front cup holders integrated on center console | — | std |
| Front overhead LED lighting | — | std |
| Glove box lamp (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.5/37.3 / 37.5/37.2 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 55.4/55.4 | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| LED front and rear map lights (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3/40.8 | std | — |
| PowerShot indicator | — | std |
| Rear cup holder integrated on central armrest | — | std |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | std | — |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.9/56.5 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Temperature display — outside | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Trunk Light | std | — |
| White Ambient Light | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | — | std |
| Cargo area lamps | — | std |
| Front and rear | — | std |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | std |
Exterior45 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| All-Season Tires: 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | std | — |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | — | std |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | std | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-inch Blacknoise wheels, Dark Finish badging, 255/45R20 A/S BSW tires | — | opt |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,239 / 3,280 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | std | — |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Full-length glass roof (included with Sun & Sound Package) | — | opt |
| Gloss Black power-heated mirrors | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 5.3 | std | — |
| Height (in.): 57.1 | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED headlamps | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.): 195.7 | std | — |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Premium LED headlamps with signature DRL (included with Plus Group) | — | opt |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| R-Wing front aero pass-through (patent-pending) | — | std |
| R/T Dark Finish fender badge (included with Blacktop Package) | — | std |
| R/T fender badge | — | std |
| Rain-sensing | — | std |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black painted steel roof | — | std |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 63.0/63.8 / 62.6/63.5 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 60/40 / 59/41 / 61/39 | std | — |
| Wheel Resonators | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 111.4 | std | — |
| Wheels (in.): 17 x 7.5J / 19 x 8.5J various finishes | std | — |
| Width (in.): 73.3 | std | — |
| Defroster — rear window | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | std |
Powertrain32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | std | — |
| Direct Connection Stage 1 (plus 40 horsepower) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 / 1,993 | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | std | — |
| Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 29/37/32 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.363 / 4.438 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 14.8 / 12.8 | std | — |
| Gearbox Front / Rear 11:1 Open / 11:1 Limited Slip | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm): 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust | — | std |
| PowerShot | — | std |
| Ratio Range: 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane Recommended) | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,600 / 6,100 | std | — |
| Reverse: 1.859 ~ 1.265 / 2.231 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 192 @ 1,700-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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 | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.7 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 38.4 | std | — |
| Two-piston floating front calipers and floating rear calipers | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.5/11.1 / 12.3/11.1 | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Dodge 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, NCAPHonda Accord
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
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 FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 98 |
| 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 kitsWhich 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.