Dodge Charger vs Kia Stinger (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$945
- Charger: $945 cheaper, 3.7 in more rear legroom.
- Stinger: 2 mpg better, 8 hp more.
- Stinger wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Charger | Stinger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,920 | $37,865 | Charger |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 300 hp | Stinger |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | Stinger |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | Stinger |
| Cargo, max | 16.5 cu ft | 23.3 cu ft | Stinger |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.5 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 40.1 in | 36.4 in | Charger |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | Stinger |
| Length | 198.4 in | 190.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 3,611 lb to 4,129 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Stinger |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Charger SXT RWD $35,325 | Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,690 | $1,365 |
| Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,690 | Charger GT RWD $38,025 | $1,335 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Charger | Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,920 | $37,865 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $46,937 | $47,081 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Stinger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Charger | 2% |
| MPG | Stinger | 8% |
| Power | Stinger | 3% |
| Space | Stinger | 29% |
| 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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