Dodge Charger vs Kia Stinger
Overview | |
Years produced1966-1978 | Years produced2018-2023 |
MSRP$54,995 | MSRP$36,290 |
Listings9456 | Listings966 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer. Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car. | |
Reviews SummaryWhen the Kia Stinger was introduced in 2017, the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) sports sedan was as eye-opening as it was refreshing. Combining German-tuned performance with Kia’s award-winning design, the Stinger was a defining moment in the automaker’s steady march toward offering upscale products. The Kia Stinger receives a mild refresh for 2022 to offer more power, particularly with the base engine, and it also gets updated design flourishes and technology features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 550 hp I6 | Engine Name2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque531 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower550 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.7 cu ft | Cargo Space23.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4816 lbs | Curb Weight3611 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height55.1 in |
Length206.6 in | Length190.2 in |
Width79.8 in | Width73.6 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase114.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1239 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1966-1978 | 2018-2023 |
MSRP | $54,995 | $36,290 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer. Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car. | When the Kia Stinger was introduced in 2017, the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) sports sedan was as eye-opening as it was refreshing. Combining German-tuned performance with Kia’s award-winning design, the Stinger was a defining moment in the automaker’s steady march toward offering upscale products. The Kia Stinger receives a mild refresh for 2022 to offer more power, particularly with the base engine, and it also gets updated design flourishes and technology features. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 300 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 550 hp I6 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 531 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 550 hp @ 6200 rpm | 300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.7 cu ft | 23.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4816 lbs | 3611 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.1 in |
Length | 206.6 in | 190.2 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 73.6 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 114.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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