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2027 Dodge Charger vs 2027 Hyundai Sonata

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.2 to 84.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on tech & comfort.

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2027 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 …

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2027 Hyundai Sonata

The 2027 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

2027 Dodge Charger

Clear win

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.2 to 84.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on tech & comfort.

Fuel & range 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 34.1
Performance 2027 Dodge Charger leads by 50.9
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 10.3
Category · weight2027 Dodge Chargeroverall 97.22027 Hyundai Sonataoverall 84.5
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 310065.9
Safetyw 497.896.9
Space & cargow 2100100
Performancew 210049.1
Tech & comfortw 389.7100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall97.284.5

Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared

Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Hyundai Sonata: base trim SE 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 numbers

Where the 2027 Dodge Charger wins

  • It turns out 468 lb-ft of torque against 181.
  • It is rated 86 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
  • It makes 420 hp against 191.

Where the 2027 Hyundai Sonata answers

  • It lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 43.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
  • 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.

Specifications side by side

48 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)—$27,600
Engine Basics
Aspirationtwin turbonaturally aspirated
Cylinder count64
Engine displacement3,000 cc2,497 cc
Engine type (full description)3.0L Twin-turbo inline-six SIXPACKSmartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Fuel injection systemgdi mpigdi mpi
Valve configurationDOHCDOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower420 hp191 hp
Torque468 lb-ft181 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)17 mpg26 mpg
MPG (combined)20 mpg31 mpg
MPG (highway)26 mpg38 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio3.453.195
Transmission speeds88
Transmission typeautomaticautomatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance5.5 in5.3 in
Overall height59.2 in56.9 in
Overall length207 in193 in
Overall width79.9 in73.2 in
Wheelbase121 in112 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 2nd row—15.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume103 cu-ft120 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom39.1 in40 in
Second-row headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Legroom
Front legroom42.6 in46.1 in
Second-row legroom37.2 in34.8 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)4,791 lbs3,232 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4,741 lbs3,232 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating—4,453 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension typeMulti-linkMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeIntegral linkMulti-link
Steering
Steering typeElectric power steering (EPS), constant ratioRack-and-Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)—35.9 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter354 mm305 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake typeElectronic, automaticElectronic (Button)
Rear brake diameter350 mm285 mm
Rear brake typeventilated discsolid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter18 in16 in
Wheel materialAluminumalloy
Wheel width8.5 in6.5 in
Tires
Tire size245/55R18205/65 R16
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity17.5 gal15.9 gal
Minimum recommended octane8787
Connected Services
Connected services brandDodge ConnectBlue Link
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room57.6 in57.9 in
Second-row shoulder room—56.1 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

216 features · differences first, then shared

Safety34 differ · 48 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection std—
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning— std
Full-speed Forward Collision Warning std—
Child seat anchor system (LATCH) std—
Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F)opt—
Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) std—
Safe Exit Warning— std
Active Driving Assist std—

Infotainment23 differ · 24 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Bluetooth Phone Controls— std
12.3-inch HD touchscreen AM/FM/MP3 Audio System 6 Speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration and rearview camera— std
Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group)opt—
Antenna - Shark fin design with SiriusXM reception— std
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless)— std
Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1)— std
Blue Link Gen 2— std
Dodge Connect — connected services trials included std—

Convenience15 differ · 15 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Hands-free Smart Trunk— std
Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start— std
12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1)— 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 lightopt—
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 lightopt—
Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user)— std
Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console std—

Climate4 differ · 4 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Cabin Air Filter— std
Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor std—
Manual Air Conditioning / Heating— std
Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger std—

Seating12 differ · 13 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats— std
8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbaropt—
Heated Front Seats (3 levels)opt—
Ventilated Front Seats (3 levels)opt—
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat— std
Performance Handling Group — 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbaropt—
6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat— std
Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group)opt—

Interior39 differ · 40 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Heated steering wheelopt—
4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display— std
Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirroropt—
12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) std—
12.30-inch LCD instrument cluster std—
All-black headliner and interior trim std—
All-weather floor matsopt—
Assist Grips (4)— std

Exterior43 differ · 45 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
LED Headlights (Projector-Type)— std
16 x 6.5J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 205/65 R16 tires— std
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 Packageopt—
275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season (included in Performance Handling Group)opt—
Antenna — flat satellite design std—

Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Htrac AWD std—
Drive Configuration FWD— std
3.0L Twin-turbo SIXPACK with eight-speed automatic transmission std—
Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet std—
Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group)opt—
Drive mode select— std
Idle Stop & Go (ISG)— std
Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group)opt—

Chassis13 differ · 13 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Brembo brake calipers – (black, orange; must have Performance Handling Group for R/T)*opt—
Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipersopt—
Electric power steering (EPS) std—
Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold— std
Front Brakes: Ventilated disc 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 13.6" (N Line)— std
Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber— std
Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted (MDPS)— std
Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group)opt—

Cargo1 differ · 1 listed

FeatureDodge ChargerR/T AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Cargo matsopt—

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Dodge Charger

Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints —

Top recalls

  • minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles

Hyundai Sonata

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 AWDHyundai SonataSE FWD
Price— (base trim)$27,600 (base trim)
Price range across trims— 4 trims$27,600 – $38,500 7 trims
PowertrainsBEVHEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedCharger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20Sonata Hybrid Blue
Combined mpg / MPGe8651
EPA annual fuel cost$900$1,300
EV range267 mi—
Basic warranty——
Powertrain warranty——
Roadside assistance——

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Dodge Charger or the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?

The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.2 to 84.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Dodge Charger scores 97.2 and the 2027 Hyundai Sonata 84.5. 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 2027 Dodge Charger or the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?

2027 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Hyundai Sonata: 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 Hyundai Sonata?

Where the 2027 Dodge Charger wins: it turns out 468 lb-ft of torque against 181, is rated 86 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and makes 420 hp against 191. Where the 2027 Hyundai Sonata answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 43.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 97). What they share: 5 seats.