Dodge Charger vs. Ford Crown Victoria
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria.
When we compare the Dodge Charger's and the Ford Crown Victoria's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Crown Victoria has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Ford Crown Victoria's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2011 Dodge Charger ranges from $5,810 to $15,959 while a used 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is priced between $3,961 to $15,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Ford Crown Victoria base engine makes 239 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles. The Crown Victoria is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Crown Victoria. The Charger uses gasoline, and the Crown Victoria uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Crown Victoria 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 Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg 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:
$25,395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$27,846
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$24,010 - $33,195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,352
Price Range:
$5,810 - $15,959
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$9,480
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$7,349 - $12,009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140,528
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,463
Price Range:
$3,961 - $15,990
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,503
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria
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:
9.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 9.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Charger Rankings
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5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ford Crown Victoria Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
R/T Plus, R/T Road and Track, Rallye, Rallye Plus, SE, MOPAR 11, Police, R/T, R/T Max
Ford Crown Victoria Trim Levels
Commerical Fleet, LX, Police Interceptor, Police Interceptor Pursuit
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
239 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
287 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
344 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
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:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3961 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
199.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4127 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
212 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blackberry Pearl Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat / Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat
Orange
Toxic Orange Pearl Coat
Red
Redline 3 Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Metallic Clear Coat / Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue / Light Blue Metallic / Light Ice Blue Metallic / Norsea Blue Metallic / Royal Blue / Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Gray / Silver Birch Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Dark Toreador Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Grey Metallic
White
Vibrant White
Brown
Medium Brown Metallic / Smokestone Metallic
Yellow
School Bus Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal Black
Brown
Light Camel
