Comparisons · 2018

2018 Chrysler 300 vs 2018 Dodge Charger

The 2018 Chrysler 300 uses less fuel: 12.4 against 13.1 l/100km, about 5% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Chrysler 300 costs about $3,170 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Chrysler 300 has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 6). The 2018 Dodge Charger has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2018 Chrysler 300 leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 21 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chrysler 30012.4 l/100km
2018 Dodge Charger13.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chrysler 300289.6 g/km
2018 Dodge Charger302 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chrysler 3001,797 kg
2018 Dodge Charger1,934 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chrysler 3004
2018 Dodge Charger6
Owner complaints
2018 Chrysler 300153
2018 Dodge Charger122
NCAP overall rating
2018 Chrysler 3004
2018 Dodge Charger5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chrysler 3002018 Dodge Charger
CO2289.6 g/km302 g/km
Combined12.4 l/100km13.1 l/100km
Complaints153122
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns46
ConfigurationFFVFFV
Cylinders88
Displacement5,700 cc6,400 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110L2
Extra-urban9.4 l/100km9.4 l/100km
FuelMidgrade GasolinePremium Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,426.7 kg2,472.1 kg
Height1,490 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,797 kg1,934 kg
Length5,050 mm5,040 mm
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic 8-spd
Urban14.7 l/100km15.7 l/100km
Wheelbase3,050 mm3,050 mm
Width1,910 mm1,910 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.