Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Dodge Charger Review

Utility
Neither the Charger nor the Nissan has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the Nissan Altima Hybrid's.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Dodge Charger's tank is about the same size as the Nissan Altima Hybrid's, though the Nissan Altima Hybrid's is a little bigger. The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Dodge Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan Altima Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge Charger is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge than with the Nissan.

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 Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the Dodge Charger. The Nissan will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Charger. As far as gas mileage, the Altima Hybrid bests the Dodge Charger. As far as MSRP, the Nissan costs considerably less than the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Charger.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Altima Hybrid and the Dodge Charger quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Charger's engine isn't much larger than the Altima Hybrid's. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge will have picked up and gone by the time the Altima Hybrid finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Charger is significantly more powerful than the Altima Hybrid.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Dodge Charger. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Charger make it more spacious for your passengers than the Altima Hybrid.

Warranty
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Dodge Charger have the same basic after-sale protection.