Dodge Charger vs. Infiniti Q50

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Infiniti Q50 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 Infiniti Q50.

In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Dodge Charger and Infiniti Q50 have the same fuel efficiency Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Infiniti Q50's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Infiniti Q50.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Infiniti Q50 is priced between $27,732 to $44,881. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Infiniti Q50 priced between $43,551 and $61,897.

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 Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 11 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Infiniti Q50's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 16 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger and Infiniti Q50 is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Infiniti Q50 base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the Infiniti Q50 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Charger. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the Q50 uses premium 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 Infiniti Q50, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.