Dodge Charger vs. Dodge Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Dodge Ram 1500 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 Charger and the Dodge Ram 1500.
In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Dodge Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2010 Dodge Charger ranges from $3,998 to $13,906 while a used 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is priced between $7,494 to $18,007.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 178 horsepower, and the Dodge Ram 1500 base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Ram 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles.This gives the Dodge Charger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Ram 1500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, and front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
26619
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
24290 - 30460
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20610
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24159
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
20610 - 35725
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7994
Price Range:
3998 - 13906
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
8299
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
7103 - 10755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138098
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12566
Price Range:
7494 - 18007
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
13139
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12360 - 16086
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
92
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162367
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.721791 / 10
Reliability:
8.09759 / 10
Retained Value:
8.067785 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Dodge Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.638517524240208
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.4 - 7.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9153083306565565
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 12.5
Dodge Charger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Dodge Ram 1500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
3.5L, Fleet, Police, R/T, R/T Plus, Rallye, SE, SRT8, SXT
Dodge Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Laramie, R/T Sport, SLT, SLT Sport, ST, TRX Off Road, TRX4 Off Road
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
178 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Max Payload:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3800 lbs
Max Payload:
1480 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
63.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3727 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
200.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4525 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
209 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gold
White Gold Clear Coat
Gray
Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Torred
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Stone White Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gold
Not available
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Flame Red Clear Coat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat / Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
