Dodge Challenger vs. Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Honda Civic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Challenger and the Honda Civic.

When we compare the Dodge Challenger's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Dodge Challenger.

Pricing: A used 2020 Dodge Challenger ranges from $19,899 to $62,626 while a used 2020 Honda Civic is priced between $18,493 to $27,487.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 23.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Challenger.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 9.4 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.2 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Challenger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Challenger and the Honda Civic have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.