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.
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 …
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,…
2027 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 97.2 to 84.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on tech & comfort.
| Category · weight | 2027 Dodge Chargeroverall 97.2 | 2027 Hyundai Sonataoverall 84.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 65.9 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97.8 | 96.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 49.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 89.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 97.2 | 84.5 | ||||||||||||
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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere 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| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $27,600 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin-turbo inline-six SIXPACK | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | 3.195 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 207 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | 120 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,791 lbs | 3,232 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | 3,232 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,453 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 | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 35.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic, automatic | Electronic (Button) |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 285 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | 205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 15.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Dodge Connect | Blue Link |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 57.9 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 sharedSafety34 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 | — |
| Advanced Airbags - Occupant Classification System (OCS) | — | std |
| Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic | — | std |
| Automatic High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals | std | — |
| Brake Assist (ESC-equipped models) | — | std |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | std | — |
| Emergency Internal Trunk Release (Bright Yellow) | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters | — | std |
| Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera | std | — |
| Rain brake support | std | — |
| Ready Alert Braking | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type) | — | 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 | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) / Front Passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | std | std |
| Rearview Monitor | std | std |
| Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Driver's Knee airbag (1) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) w/ Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 | — |
| Drive Mode Pages | std | — |
| Dual-phone connectivity | std | — |
| HD Radio Technology with multicasting | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Updates | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Rear USB charge port (X2) | — | std |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM Sat Radio | — | std |
| Six speaker system | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | std | — |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek) | std | std |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 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 Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user) | — | std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | std | — |
| Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Hood / Trunk / Fuel Filler Door | — | 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 | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats | — | std |
| 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar | opt | — |
| 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 lumbar | opt | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | 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 | — |
| Rear Seat Fixed headrests | — | std |
| Seatback Pockets (passenger side) | — | std |
| Premium Cloth seating surfaces | std | std |
Interior39 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display | — | std |
| Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirror | opt | — |
| 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 mats | opt | — |
| Assist Grips (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| Central Dome Light (door activated option) | — | std |
| Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest) | — | std |
| Dodge G-meter | std | — |
| Door Armrest - Integrated | — | std |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | — | std |
| Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders | — | std |
| Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic | — | std |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, Drive Modes button (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front Map Lights - Regular | — | std |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Illuminated Ignition Key Cylinder Surround | — | std |
| Liquid Chrome Interior Accents | — | std |
| Pedals - Rubber Covered Gas & Brake | — | std |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror | std | — |
| Roof Trim - Cloth | — | std |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane | — | std |
| Temperature display — outside | std | — |
| Trunk Lid Liner | — | std |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night | — | std |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather | std | opt |
| Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & sliding function | — | std |
| Trip Odometer | — | std |
| Floor Covering - Full Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior43 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 Package | opt | — |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome | — | std |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Dual Fratzog stripes | opt | — |
| Dual stripes (Gloss Black, Gloss White, Satin Black, Satin White) | opt | — |
| Front Windshield wipers - variable intermittent, speed sensitive | — | std |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels | — | std |
| Heated side mirrors | std | — |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only) | — | std |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | — |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | std | — |
| R/T Dark Finish (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Rear Exhaust - Hidden (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Twin Tip Dual (N Line) | — | std |
| Satin Black hood patch | opt | — |
| Satin Black painted hood | opt | — |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel | std | — |
| Solar Control Glass | — | std |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Sport Front Bumper Fascia | — | std |
| Sport Rear Diffuser | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Glossy Black (N Line) | — | std |
| Automatic Light Control | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer | std | std |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
| Shift Control - Shift-By-Cable (Console Mounted) | — | std |
| Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 191 hp @ 6100 rpm, 181 lb. ft. @4000 | — | std |
| Smartstream 8-speed electronic automatic w/OD lock-up torque converter | — | std |
Chassis13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai 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 calipers | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Rear Brakes: Solid disc 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 12.8" (N Line) | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Multi-link w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | — | std |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Touring suspension | std | — |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo mats | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Charger
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Hyundai Sonata
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $27,600 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $27,600 – $38,500 7 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 | Sonata Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 86 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $1,300 |
| 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 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.