Audi A5 vs Dodge Charger (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$495

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

A5 Premium AWD vs Charger R/T AWD
Measure	A5	Charger	Winner
MSRP + destination	$51,495	$51,990	About the same
Horsepower	268 hp	420 hp	Charger
Torque	295 lb-ft	468 lb-ft	Charger
MPG combined	26 mpg	20 mpg	A5
Cargo, max	22.6 cu ft to 36.6 cu ft	22.8 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	22.6 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	36.1 in	37.2 in	Charger
Front legroom	41.3 in	42.6 in	Charger
Length	190.1 in	206.6 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	79.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,902 lb to 4,090 lb	4,816 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.5 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.6 s tested	5.0 s tested	Charger
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	A5

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
A5 Premium AWD $50,200	Charger GT 2-Door AWD $49,995	$205
Charger R/T AWD $49,995	A5 Premium AWD $50,200	$205

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

A5 costs $3,153 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Charger wins.

A5 wins if Power weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.