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 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 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.