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Dodge Charger vs. Saturn Aura Hybrid Review

How the Dodge Charger stacks up against the Saturn Aura Hybrid - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Charger
Price Range: $24,390 - $38,970
2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid
Price: $26,325
Dodge Charger vs. Saturn Aura Hybrid Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Saturn Aura Hybrid down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Drivetrain
The Dodge Charger has a bigger engine than the Aura Hybrid. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Charger is substantially more powerful than the Aura Hybrid.

Utility
The Dodge Charger and the Saturn Aura Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Charger for a fill-up more often than the Saturn Aura Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Saturn Aura Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Charger is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Saturn.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Charger than the Saturn because of its larger tank. The Saturn Aura Hybrid and the Dodge Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Saturn Aura Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Charger.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Aura Hybrid to the dealership as the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger requires a lot of gas compared to the Saturn Aura Hybrid. The Saturn will save you money at the pump compared to the Charger. The Saturn Aura Hybrid is substantially less expensive than the Charger regarding MSRP. The Saturn Aura Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge. The Charger will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Saturn Aura Hybrid.

Warranty
The Saturn Aura Hybrid and the Dodge have the same basic warranty.

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