Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 98.7 to 80.5, on fuel & range, safety.
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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 Hyundai Sonata
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sonata Hybrid Blue,…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 98.7 to 80.5, on fuel & range, safety.
Fuel & range2026 Dodge Charger leads by 37.6
Safety2026 Dodge Charger leads by 3.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 98.7 | 2026 Hyundai Sonataoverall 80.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 62.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97.8 | 94 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 98.7 | 80.5 |
Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Hyundai Sonata: model-level data. 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 | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $49,995 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) inline-six | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | — |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 207 in | — |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 37.4 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.2 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,741 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio gear | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | — |
| Front brake type | Floating, ventilated | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic, automatic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | Floating, ventilated | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Dodge Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | — |
| Second-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
121 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | — |
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | std | — |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | std | — |
| Advanced multistage front | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera | std | — |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | std | — |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | 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 | — |
| Active Driving Assist | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | std | — |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | std | — |
| Driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | std | — |
| Rain brake support | std | — |
| Ready Alert Braking | std | — |
| Seat belt alert — driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Seat belt pretensioners — driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Security alarm | std | — |
| Tire-fill Alert | std | — |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | std | — |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | std | — |
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Amazon Alexa integration (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | std | — |
| Drive Mode Pages | std | — |
| Dual-phone connectivity | 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 | — |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Remote start | 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 | — |
| 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 outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | 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 | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | std | — |
| Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Convenience Group — eight-way power driver seat | opt | — |
| High-back black leather and suede (included in Performance Handling Group) / heated seats | opt | — |
| Performance Handling Group — 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview (included in Driver Convenience Group) | 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 cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror (standard, non-auto-dimming) | std | — |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | std | — |
| Temperature display — outside | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | std | — |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| 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 windshield and front windows | std | — |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | 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 | — |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Gloss Black, heated, power mirrors | std | — |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | — |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel | 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 | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | std | — |
| 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) with eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | std | — |
| Custom drive mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| Electric power steering (EPS) | 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 | — |
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
Hyundai Sonata
Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls1
Owner complaints5 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Tires (1)
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,995 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $49,995 – $54,995 4 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 | Sonata Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 95 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,200 |
| 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 Hyundai Sonata?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 98.7 to 80.5, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 98.7 and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata 80.5. 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 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
2026 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Hyundai Sonata: 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 Hyundai Sonata?
This page puts 50 specifications and 121 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.