Audi S3 vs Dodge Charger (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,305
- S3: 6 mpg better, 0.6 s quicker to 60.
- Charger: $1,305 cheaper, 92 hp more.
- Charger wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | S3 | Charger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,295 | $51,990 | Charger |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 420 hp | Charger |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft to 310 lb-ft | 468 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | S3 |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | Charger |
| Cargo, seats up | 8.3 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 37.2 in | Charger |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | Charger |
| Length | 177.4 in | 206.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 79.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lb | 4,816 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 5.0 s tested | S3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | S3 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S3 Base Style AWD $52,000 | Charger GT 4-Door AWD $51,995 | $5 |
| Charger R/T AWD $49,995 | S3 Base Style AWD $52,000 | $2,005 |
Cost to run
S3 costs $1,353 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S3 | Charger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,295 | $51,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,157 | $63,510 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Charger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Charger | 2% |
| MPG | S3 | 23% |
| Power | Charger | 22% |
| Space | Charger | 64% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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