Dodge Charger vs Lexus ES
Overview | |
Years produced1966-1978 | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$49,995 | MSRP$40,950 |
Listings9482 | Listings7787 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 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 SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 420 hp I6 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.7 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4816 lbs | Curb Weight3780 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height57.1 in |
Length206.6 in | Length195.9 in |
Width79.8 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1966-1978 | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $49,995 | $40,950 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 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. | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 420 hp I6 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.7 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4816 lbs | 3780 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 206.6 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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