Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
Years produced1986-2019 | Years produced1966-1978 |
MSRP$27,800 | MSRP$49,995 |
Listings46 | Listings673 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIt doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer. Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 288 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower288 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 288 hp V6 | Engine Name3.0L 420 hp I6 |
Torque254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower288 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.1 cu ft | Cargo Space22.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3917 lbs | Curb Weight4741 lbs |
Height60.7 in | Height59.2 in |
Length202.9 in | Length206.6 in |
Width85.7 in | Width79.8 in |
Wheelbase112.9 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1209 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1986-2019 | 1966-1978 |
MSRP | $27,800 | $49,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | It doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer. Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 288 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 288 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 288 hp V6 | 3.0L 420 hp I6 |
Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 288 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.1 cu ft | 22.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3917 lbs | 4741 lbs |
Height | 60.7 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 206.6 in |
Width | 85.7 in | 79.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1209 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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