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2010 Dodge Charger

How the 2010 Dodge Charger stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Dodge Charger Review
2010 Dodge Charger
Price Range: $24,390 - $38,970

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Charger to the dealership as the average sedan. Regarding gas mileage, the typical sedan has the Dodge Charger beat. The Dodge Charger won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the typical sedan will. The Dodge Charger is substantially less expensive than the average sedan with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Dodge Charger nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The Charger is likely a better choice than the average sedan in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or animals. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the average sedan's.

Convenience
The Dodge Charger's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the average sedan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Charger, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Charger make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the average sedan.

Dimensions
The average sedan's tank is about the same size as the Charger's, though the Dodge Charger's is somewhat larger. The typical sedan and the Dodge Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Charger's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the average sedan may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a wallop and will knock the average sedan down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the average sedan and the Dodge Charger most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan has a larger engine than the Dodge Charger. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the average sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Charger finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the typical sedan is substantially more powerful than the Dodge Charger.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Charger isn't quite as generous as the typical sedan's.

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