Hyundai ELANTRA N vs. Dodge Charger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA N and Dodge Charger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai ELANTRA N and the Dodge Charger.
In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA N has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA N.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA N ranges from $26,002 to $34,301 while a used 2023 Dodge Charger is priced between $20,327 to $59,669.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA N loses 40.9 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA N retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA N’s base engine makes 276 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The ELANTRA N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles.This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA N the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. The ELANTRA N uses premium unleaded, and the Charger uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA N, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
25502
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
17245 - 44740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31790 - 69816
Starting MSRP:
34230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
35622
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
34230 - 38340
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29563
Price Range:
26002 - 34301
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
24959
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
14608 - 41383
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29682
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33430
Price Range:
20327 - 59669
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
30662
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
27340 - 33430
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2479
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41368
# Good or Great Deals:
982
Hyundai ELANTRA N Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA N
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
6.8 - 14.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
7.5 - 9.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.19
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.582345501537679
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 25.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8064949997561346
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 2.8
Hyundai ELANTRA N Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
29 out of / 37Dodge Charger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ELANTRA N Trim Levels
Base
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
GT, Police, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
273 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3186 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
82.7 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black / Phantom Black Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue Metallic / Performance Blue
Gray
Cyber Gray
White
Ceramic White / Lunar White
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Blue Stitching
Interior Colors
Black
Black
