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 used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, overall quality, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Hyundai pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Dodge and Hyundai in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Hyundai 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. 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 and Hyundai tie over 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai 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 TUCSON 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: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai PALISADE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai PALISADE 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 2 coupes. In comparison, Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 3 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles.
Dodge offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
$45,374 - $58,844
Hyundai SANTA FE
$37,209 - $51,800
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
$47,010 - $58,713
Hyundai SANTA FE
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Dodge Durango
49.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
47.5%
Hyundai SANTA FE
48.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
287 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
277 hp / 311 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
Not Yet Available
Hyundai SANTA FE
Not Yet Available
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
7.5 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
9.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
8.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#9 of 34 in
Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#24 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Dodge Durango
#24 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#8 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Hyundai SANTA FE
#11 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#9 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#4 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money