Chrysler vs. Dodge

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chrysler and Dodge contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chrysler and Dodge cars.

When comparing the Chrysler brand to the Dodge brand, Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and safety. Dodge has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Chrysler versus Dodge: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chrysler versus Dodge pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Dodge in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 11 out of 17 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Chrysler and Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

Chrysler versus Dodge: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Chrysler vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 12 out of 18 model comparisons, with Dodge offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Chrysler offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 10 out of 18 comparisons. Dodge vehicles have higher MPG in 5 comparisons, and both Chrysler and Dodge vehicles have the same MPG in 3 comparisons. Chrysler offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Chrysler versus Dodge: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chrysler versus Dodge overall quality ratings shows Dodge with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Chrysler has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Dodge has better car rankings in 2 categories: Dodge Charger in Best Large Cars and Dodge Grand Caravan in Best Minivans.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chrysler and Dodge each have better car rankings in 1 category. The 300 from Chrysler ranks better in Most Reliable Large Cars and the Grand Caravan from Dodge ranks better in Most Reliable Minivans.

Safest Car Rankings: Chrysler and Dodge each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Voyager from Chrysler ranks better in Safest Minivans and the Charger from Dodge ranks better in Safest Large Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chrysler has the better car ranking in 1 category: 300 in Best Large Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chrysler offers 1 sedan and 3 minivans. In comparison, Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Chrysler offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Chrysler offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.