Dodge Charger vs Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Ford Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,043 | 3,666 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 90 | 114 and 14 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 27 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,600 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,043 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 3,666 for the Ford Fusion. 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, 7 for the Ford Fusion.