Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Honda Accord
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 90 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Honda Accord is ahead on price.
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2026 Dodge Charger
The 2026 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona R/T…
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A2026 Honda Accord
The 2026 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 90 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Honda Accord is ahead on price.
Price2026 Honda Accord leads by 43.2
Fuel & range2026 Dodge Charger leads by 42.2
Performance2026 Dodge Charger leads by 50.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 90 | 2026 Honda Accordoverall 81.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 56.8 | 100 |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 57.8 |
| Safetyw 4 | 98.2 | 93 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 83.5 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 49.8 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 83.1 |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 90 | 81.2 |
Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD. 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.
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Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $49,995 | $28,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) inline-six | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | 5.363 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | 207 in | 196 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 37.4 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.2 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,741 lbs | 3,239 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | 3,239 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-Link | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Link | multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio gear | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 19.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | — |
| Front brake type | Floating, ventilated | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic, automatic | electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | Floating, ventilated | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | 225/50R17 94V |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 14.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Dodge Connect | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.6 in | 56.5 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
183 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera | std | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| ParkSense rear view camera | std | — |
| Rear Side Airbags | — | std |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) | — | std |
| Active Driving Assist | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | std | — |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | 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 | — |
| Tire-fill Alert | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) | std | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Side Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags | std | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Amazon Alexa integration (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | std | — |
| Drive Mode Pages | std | — |
| Dual-phone connectivity | std | — |
| HondaLink | — | std |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | std | — |
| Paddles on steering wheel (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Performance pages (via Uconnect 5 system, included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | std | — |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | std | — |
| Six speaker system | std | — |
| Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display — AM/FM radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with trial subscription included, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, 12.3-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth, streaming audio | std | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command | 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, driving story, drive mode information | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | std |
Convenience17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — Heated cloth/leatherette performance seats, eight-way power driver seat, two-way driver power lumbar, four-way manual passenger seat, heated steering wheel, front/rear ParkSense with stop, side distance warning, universal garage door opener, auto-dim rearview mirror, nine-speaker audio, hatch tonneau cover, Active Noise Cancellation, cluster shift light | opt | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Performance Handling Group — Black Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers with floating rear, performance suspension, Line Lock, Launch control, Custom Drive Mode, 20-by-10-in aluminum wheels, 275/40R20 all season tires, Gloss Black spoiler, high-back leather/suede performance seats, 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar, ventilated front seats, heated second row, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, Uconnect 5 with Navigation, enhanced display synchronization, cluster shift light | opt | — |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | — | std |
| Universal garage door opener (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Keyless manual liftgate | std | — |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Seating12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Convenience Group — eight-way power driver seat | opt | — |
| Heated Front Seats | opt | — |
| Ventilated Front Seats | opt | — |
| Performance Handling Group — heated second row | opt | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — two-way driver power lumbar / Performance Handling Group — four-way power lumbar | opt | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Rear — fold-flat | std | — |
| Seats — Black cloth | std | — |
| Seats — Black cloth and leatherette (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Seats — High-back black leather and suede (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | — | std |
Interior22 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | opt | — |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-in. central display | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | std | — |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| Dodge G-meter | std | — |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, Drive Modes button | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| LED Front Map Lights | — | std |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror (standard, non-auto-dimming) | 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 | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | std |
| Floor Mats | std | std |
Exterior34 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 245/55R18 Nexen All-Season | std | — |
| 255/45R20XLA Nexen All-Season Package | opt | — |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | — | std |
| Badges (fender) — R/T | std | — |
| Badges (fender) — R/T Dark Finish (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Black exhaust tips (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-in. or 20-by-10-in. aluminum Blacknoise wheels, Dark Finish badging | opt | — |
| Bright exhaust tips | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | — | std |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Wheels (aluminum) — 18-by-8.5-in. Tech Silver | std | — |
| Wheels (aluminum) — 20-by-10-in. Diamond Cut with Luster (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Automatic ON/OFF | std | — |
| Defroster — rear window | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) with eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Custom drive mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Electric power steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Touring suspension | std | — |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | std | — |
| Wheel Resonators | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Charger
Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls1
Owner complaints5 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Engine (2), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Honda Accord
Safety Signal94 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls1
Owner complaints5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (3), Tires (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
- moderateTires26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,995 (base trim) | $28,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $49,995 – $54,995 4 trims | $28,395 – $39,495 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 | Accord Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 95 | 48 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,300 |
| EV range | 295 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Honda Accord?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 90 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Honda Accord is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 90 and the 2026 Honda Accord 81.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Honda Accord?
The 2026 Honda Accord starts lower — $28,395 against $49,995, a gap of $21,600 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Honda Accord?
2026 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 differences between the 2026 Dodge Charger and the 2026 Honda Accord?
This page puts 50 specifications and 183 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.