Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Honda Accord
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 90 to 79.6, on fuel & range, performance, safety. 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 an electric and gas large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona R/…
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B2026 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 79.6, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Honda Accord is ahead on price.
Price 2026 Honda Accord leads by 43.2
Fuel & range 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 45.1
Performance 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 50.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 90 | 2026 Honda Accordoverall 79.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 56.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 54.9 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 98.2 | 77 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 83.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 49.8 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 97.7 | ||||||||||||
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 | 90 | 79.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Dodge Charger wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 15 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 95 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400).
Where the 2026 Honda Accord answers
- It starts $21,600 lower ($28,395 against $49,995 base MSRP).
What they share
- 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
49 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 inline-six (Standard Output) | 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 | 106 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 | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 19.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | 292 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic automatic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 282 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | 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 | — |
| 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
229 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | 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 and Rear Cross Path detection | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals (mirrors) | std | — |
| Brake assist | std | — |
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | 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 |
| ParkView rear backup camera | 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 |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | 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 |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | — | std |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| 12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) | 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 |
Convenience17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote start | std | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Keyless manual liftgate | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | — | 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 (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | 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 (climate) | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 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 | — |
| Rear Outboard Heated Seats | opt | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Black cloth seats | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | opt | — |
| High-back black leather and suede seats (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Rear seats — fold-flat | std | — |
Interior31 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | opt | — |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | std | — |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| Dodge G-meter | 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 | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) - 105.7 / 102.8 | — | std |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top steering wheel design with Drive Modes button | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| 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 Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear) - 42.3 / 40.8 | — | std |
| MSRP - $28,395 / $30,695 / $33,795 / $35,095 / $35,495 / $39,495 | — | 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 | — |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | — | std |
| Rearview mirror (standard, non-auto-dimming) | 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 | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | std |
| Floor Mats | std | std |
Exterior47 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-by-8.5-in. Tech Silver aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 20-by-10-in. Diamond Cut with Luster aluminum wheels (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| 245/55R18 Nexen All-Season tires | std | — |
| 255/45R20XLA Nexen All-Season Package tires | opt | — |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season tires (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Acoustic Front Door Glass | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Season Tires - 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | — | std |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | — | std |
| 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 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) - 3,239 / 3,311 / 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 |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) - 5.3 | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | 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 |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| R/T Dark Finish fender badge (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| R/T fender badge | std | — |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel (hood) | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | — | std |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear) - 63.0 / 63.8 / 62.6 / 63.5 | — | std |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | 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 (Blade Silver) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) / 17 x 7.5J (Pewter Gray) / 19 x 8.5J (Matte Berlina Black) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) | — | std |
| Width (in.) - 73.3 | — | std |
| Automatic ON/OFF | std | — |
| Defroster — rear window | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain28 differ · 28 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 | — |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) - 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating - LEV4 SULEV30 | — | std |
| Compression Ratio - 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | — | std |
| Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| 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 / 28/36/31 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | — | std |
| Final Drive - 5.363 / 3.895 | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.) - 14.8 / 12.8 | — | std |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm) - 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Ratio Range - 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | — | std |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel - Unleaded Regular | — | 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 |
| Transmission - Continuously Variable Type / Direct Drive Unit | — | 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 | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Touring suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) - 38.4 | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) - 11.5 / 11.1 / 12.3 / 11.1 | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - 16.7 | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Charger
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Engine (2), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Honda Accord
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Steering (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
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 | $1,400 |
| 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 79.6, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Honda Accord is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 90 and the 2026 Honda Accord 79.6. 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 B, 2 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 2026 Dodge Charger and the 2026 Honda Accord?
Where the 2026 Dodge Charger wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 15 filed with NHTSA), is rated 95 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400). Where the 2026 Honda Accord answers: it starts $21,600 lower ($28,395 against $49,995 base MSRP). What they share: 5 seats.