Hyundai Sonata vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
Years produced1989-Present | Years produced1966-1978 |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$54,995 |
Listings9543 | Listings9415 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhile its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and aside from the Kia K5 GT and Subaru Legacy Sport, there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal and while gas models aren’t very fuel-efficient, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares better in this respect. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 550 hp I6 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque531 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower550 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight4816 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height59.2 in |
Length193.3 in | Length206.6 in |
Width73.2 in | Width79.8 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-Present | 1966-1978 |
MSRP | $26,900 | $54,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | While its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and aside from the Kia K5 GT and Subaru Legacy Sport, there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal and while gas models aren’t very fuel-efficient, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares better in this respect. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.0L 550 hp I6 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 531 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 550 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 4816 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 206.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 79.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |

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