Dodge Charger vs Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is more fuel-efficient at 33 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Ford Fiesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,043 | 1,040 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 90 | 52 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 57,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 27 | 29 and 38 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,043 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 1,040 for the Ford Fiesta. 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: 11 for the Dodge Charger, 3 for the Ford Fiesta.