Dodge vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Nissan 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 Nissan cars.

When comparing the Dodge brand to the Nissan brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Dodge versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Dodge and Nissan in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge and Nissan 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. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over Nissan.

Dodge versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Dodge offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Dodge versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Best Large Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge and Nissan each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Dodge ranks better with the Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.Nissan ranks better with the Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars and the Armada in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Safest Large Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Maxima in Best Large Cars for the Money, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Rogue in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.