Dodge vs. Hyundai
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Hyundai contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Dodge and Hyundai cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Hyundai brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and retained value. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge and Hyundai both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Dodge versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Dodge versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge has better car rankings in 3 categories: Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,169 - $56,030
Hyundai SANTA FE
$36,405 - $50,125
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
$40,705 - $55,981
Hyundai SANTA FE
$35,754 - $50,129
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Dodge Durango
42.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
44.4%
Hyundai SANTA FE
45.7%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
277 hp / 311 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai SANTA FE
20 / 29 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
4500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
9.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
7.7 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#24 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Dodge Durango
#24 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#18 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Hyundai SANTA FE
#1 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#15 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#8 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money