Dodge Charger vs Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,043 | 4,629 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 90 | 194 and 187 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 76,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 27 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 27 | 24 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,500 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,043 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 4,629 for the Hyundai Sonata. 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, 14 for the Hyundai Sonata.