Kia Optima vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$34,230 |
Average price$12,972 | Average price$26,996 |
Listings4947 | Listings9291 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryEven though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | |
Reviews SummaryHooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3940 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.8 in |
Length191.1 in | Length198.4 in |
Width73.2 in | Width82.7 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase120.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1160 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $34,230 |
Average price | $12,972 | $26,996 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Even though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3940 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 82.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 120.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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