Hyundai TUCSON vs. Dodge Charger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON 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 TUCSON and the Dodge Charger.
When comparing the Hyundai TUCSON's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the Dodge Charger.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai TUCSON loses 45.9 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger loses 52.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON retains 6.6 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 TUCSON’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 670 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai TUCSON has an average safety rating of 4.70 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31771 - 43249
Starting MSRP:
29200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
29401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24635 - 34995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
59995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
31731 - 35755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.7 / 10
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.04
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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25 out of / 67Ranking
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31 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
44 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 67Dodge Charger Rankings
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4 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 30Ranking
18 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, XRT
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Daytona Scat Pack
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):
4.70 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2750 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
627 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.116 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
241 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.9 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
38.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
37.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3429 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5778 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
206.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 11.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
305/35ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Pearl
Blue
Atlantis Blue
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray Metallic
Green
Rockwood Green
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Shimmering Silver Metallic
White
Serenity White Pearl
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
After Dark / Bludicrous
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Triple Nickel
Green
Green Machine
Red
Redeye
Silver
Not available
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Orange
Peel Out
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
