Dodge Charger vs Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is more fuel-efficient at 46 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 1,690 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 15 | 110 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 46 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 48 and 45 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $1,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 1,690 for the Toyota Prius. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Dodge Charger, 6 for the Toyota Prius.