Dodge vs. Toyota

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

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

Dodge versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Dodge has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Dodge versus Toyota: 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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Avalon in Best Large Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota Sienna in Best Minivans, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 5 categories: Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Avalon in Most Reliable Large Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Sienna in Most Reliable Minivans, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 5 categories: Toyota C-HR in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota Avalon in Safest Large Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Sienna in Safest Minivans, and Toyota RAV4 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Toyota RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.