Dodge Charger vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$34,230 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$26,996 | Average price$9,939 |
Listings9187 | Listings5707 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
| |
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. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.4 in |
Length198.4 in | Length183.7 in |
Width82.7 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase120.0 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,230 | $16,975 |
Average price | $26,996 | $9,939 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
| |
Summary | 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. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
Video | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 82.7 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
By: CarGurus + AI
This car comparison has been created with using generative AI. It is based entirely on CarGurus expert review content, ratings and data, and leverages our extensive library of hands-on product tests to create thousands of unique comparisons to help shoppers choose the right car.