Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Honda Civic
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.5 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Honda Civic 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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A2026 Honda Civic
The 2026 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rate…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.5 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Honda Civic is ahead on price.
Price 2026 Honda Civic leads by 50
Fuel & range 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 40.1
Performance 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 60.3
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 88.5 | 2026 Honda Civicoverall 74.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 50 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 59.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 77.8 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 39.7 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 72.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 88.5 | 74.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Honda Civic: 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 32 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 95 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It turns out 468 lb-ft of torque against 133.
Where the 2026 Honda Civic answers
- It starts $25,000 lower ($24,995 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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $49,995 | $24,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK Inline-Six (Standard Output) | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | 3.941 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 207 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 37.4 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.2 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,741 lbs | 2,875 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | 2,875 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 | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic automatic | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | Full Covers |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 12.4 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) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.6 in | 56 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
181 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | std | — |
| Drowsy Driver Detection | 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 Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Active Driving Assist | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | 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 and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Driver's and 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) | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. central display | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Amazon Alexa integration (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | std | — |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | std | — |
| Drive Mode Pages | std | — |
| Dual-phone connectivity | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | std | — |
| Performance pages (via Uconnect 5 system, included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | std | — |
| Six speaker audio system | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | 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 (1) Front Seats | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | 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 | — |
| Keyless manual liftgate | 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's and Front Passenger's Windows | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Universal garage door opener (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | std | — |
| Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Black cloth seats | std | — |
| 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 | — |
Interior21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | opt | — |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | std | — |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Dodge G-meter | std | — |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top steering wheel 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 | — |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror (non-auto-dimming) | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Temperature display — outside | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | std |
Exterior34 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX 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 Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | 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 |
| 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 Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | 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 | std | — |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Automatic ON/OFF | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) with eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder (Engine Type) | — | std |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Custom drive mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | 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 | — |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | 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 Civic
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 32 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (12), Steering (7), Service Brakes (5)
Top recalls
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,995 (base trim) | $24,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $49,995 – $54,995 4 trims | $24,995 – $32,695 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 95 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,250 |
| 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 Civic?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.5 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Honda Civic is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 88.5 and the 2026 Honda Civic 74.4. 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 Civic?
The 2026 Honda Civic starts lower — $24,995 against $49,995, a gap of $25,000 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 Civic?
2026 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Honda Civic: 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 biggest differences between the 2026 Dodge Charger and the 2026 Honda Civic?
Where the 2026 Dodge Charger wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 32 filed with NHTSA), is rated 95 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and turns out 468 lb-ft of torque against 133. Where the 2026 Honda Civic answers: it starts $25,000 lower ($24,995 against $49,995 base MSRP). What they share: 5 seats.