Dodge Charger vs. Nissan Maxima Review

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 Nissan Maxima to the dealership as the Charger. The Dodge pales in comparison to the Nissan Maxima with respect to gas mileage. The Dodge Charger won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Nissan will. The Maxima isn't much more expensive than the Dodge Charger with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Nissan Maxima nor the Dodge has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the Nissan Maxima's.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Charger offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Maxima, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Maxima does.

Dimensions
The Dodge's tank is approximately the same size as the Nissan Maxima's, though the Nissan Maxima's is a tad bigger. The Nissan Maxima and the Dodge Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Charger's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Nissan Maxima may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Maxima down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Maxima and the Dodge Charger likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

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

Warranty
The Dodge and the Nissan Maxima have the same basic warranty.