Kia vs. Dodge

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

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

Kia versus Dodge: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Dodge pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Kia and Dodge in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia and Dodge both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Kia and Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Dodge.

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

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

Best Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 5 categories: Kia Sorento in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs, Kia Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs, Kia Sedona in Best Minivans, and Kia Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Best Large Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Cadenza in Most Reliable Large Cars. Dodge has better car rankings in 4 categories: Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Dodge Grand Caravan in Most Reliable Minivans, and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 4 categories: Kia Telluride in Safest Crossover SUVs, Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs, Kia Sedona in Safest Minivans, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Kia Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Kia Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 2 coupes.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Dodge offers 3 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Dodge offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.