Dodge Charger vs. Hyundai ELANTRA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Hyundai ELANTRA 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 Hyundai ELANTRA.

In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the Dodge Charger.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $16,597 to $24,991. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Hyundai ELANTRA priced between $22,500 and $29,013.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles.This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Dodge Charger has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.