Head-to-head
2027 Audi S8 vs 2027 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 99.4 to 55.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
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2027 Audi S8
The 2027 Audi S8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large sedan. The most efficient version, the S8, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaig…
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A2027 Dodge Charger
The 2027 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 99.4 to 55.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
Tech & comfort 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 81.6
Fuel & range 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 79.8
Safety 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 21.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Dodge Chargeroverall 99.4 | 2027 Audi S8overall 55.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 20.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97.8 | 76.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 79.4 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 18.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99.4 | 55.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Audi S8: base trim A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD. 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 2027 Dodge Charger wins
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 8 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $3,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $4,550).
Where the 2027 Audi S8 answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 97).
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.
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Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin-turbo inline-six SIXPACK | Six-Cylinder 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | NA |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | 58.3 in |
| Overall length | 207 in | 210 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 44.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,791 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) five-link front |
| Rear suspension type | Integral link | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) five-link rear |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio | Electromechanical progressive steering system (Dynamic steering available) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 42.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic, automatic | Electro-mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | 265/40 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 21.7 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Dodge Connect | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 59.1 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
178 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | std | — |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | std | — |
| Advanced multistage front | std | — |
| ParkSense rear view camera | std | — |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | std | — |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | 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 rear view camera | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | std | — |
| Driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc anti-lock braking 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 | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera | 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 | — |
| Seat belts — Black | std | — |
| Seat belts — Red | opt | — |
| Security alarm | std | — |
| Tire-fill Alert | std | — |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | std | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (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 | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — Silver 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 | — |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Remote start | 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 | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Black cloth and leatherette (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, Drive Modes button (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Performance Handling Group — 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar | opt | — |
| Black cloth | std | — |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| High-back black leather and suede seats (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear — fold-flat seats | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
Interior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, Drive Modes button (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | std | — |
| All-weather floor mats | opt | — |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| Dodge G-meter | std | — |
| EPA Class - Midsize Car AWD | — | std |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, Drive Modes button (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| Head room, front (in) | — | std |
| Head room, rear (in) | — | std |
| Leg room, front (in) | — | std |
| Leg room, rear (in) | — | std |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror | std | — |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | std | — |
| Shoulder room, front (in) | — | std |
| Shoulder room, rear (in) | — | std |
| Temperature display — outside | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | std | — |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior44 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | — |
| Automatic ON/OFF headlamps | std | — |
| Badges (fender) — R/T | std | — |
| Black exhaust tips (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-in. or 20-by-10-in. aluminum dark finish wheels, dark finish badging, dark finish exhaust tips | opt | — |
| Bodyside "Charger" blade stripe (Gloss Red, Satin Black, Satin White) | opt | — |
| Bodyside "Charger" strobe stripe (Gloss Red, Satin Black, Satin White) | opt | — |
| Bright exhaust tips | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | — | std |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Drag Coefficient | — | std |
| Dual Fratzog stripes | opt | — |
| Dual stripes (Gloss Black, Gloss White, Satin Black, Satin White) | opt | — |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Gloss Black, heated, power mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in) | — | std |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | — |
| Length (in) | — | std |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Overall width with mirrors (in) | — | std |
| R/T Dark Finish (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Satin Black hood patch | opt | — |
| Satin Black painted hood | opt | — |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel | std | — |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Track, front/rear (in) | — | std |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in) | — | std |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 10-Y-spoke-design, matte neodymium gold finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 10-Y-spoke-evo-design, bicolor finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 5-double-spoke-star-S-design, anthracite-black finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Standard - 20" 10-parallel-spoke-design wheels with 265/40 R20 all-season tires | — | std |
| Width without mirrors (in) | — | std |
| Defroster — rear window | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
Powertrain24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (sec) | — | std |
| 3.0L Twin-turbo SIXPACK with eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Arrangement - Front mounted | — | std |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | std | — |
| Bore (mm) | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Cylinder head - Aluminum alloy | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with shift-by-wire technology and quattro® all-wheel drive with center differential | — | std |
| EPA-estimated City mpg | — | std |
| EPA-estimated Combined mpg | — | std |
| EPA-estimated Highway mpg | — | std |
| Fuel Tank (gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE) | — | std |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Maximum torque, lb-ft | — | std |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| shift-by-wire technology | — | std |
| Six-Cylinder / Eight-cylinder engine type | — | std |
| Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| Valvetrain - 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing | — | std |
| quattro® all-wheel drive | std | std |
Chassis14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes (front/rear) | — | std |
| Brembo brake calipers – (black, orange; must have Performance Handling Group for R/T)* | opt | — |
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| Electric power steering (EPS) | std | — |
| Front Suspension - Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | — | std |
| Parking Brake - Electro-mechanical | — | std |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear Suspension - Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | — | std |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Steering Ratio | — | std |
| Steering Type - Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available | — | std |
| Touring suspension | std | — |
| Turning Circle (ft, curb to curb) | — | std |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo mats | opt | — |
| Cargo volume, with seatbacks fixed (cu ft) | — | 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 Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Audi S8
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 | S8 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 86 | 18 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $4,550 |
| EV range | 267 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Dodge Charger or the 2027 Audi S8?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 99.4 to 55.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Dodge Charger scores 99.4 and the 2027 Audi S8 55.8. 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 2027 Dodge Charger or the 2027 Audi S8?
2027 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Audi S8: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Dodge Charger and the 2027 Audi S8?
Where the 2027 Dodge Charger wins: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 2, lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 8 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $3,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $4,550). Where the 2027 Audi S8 answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 97). What they share: 5 seats.