Compare the2023 Dodge ChargerVS 2023 Kia Stinger

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Charger offers optional ParkSense that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Stinger doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the Charger and the Stinger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Dodge Charger is safer than the Kia Stinger:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Dodge Charger is safer than the Kia Stinger:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Charger’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Stinger runs out after 100,000 miles.

There are over 3 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Charger’s reliability 29 points higher than the Stinger.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is ranked fourth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Dodge 5 places higher in reliability than Kia.

The Charger has more powerful engines than the Stinger:

As tested in Motor Trend the Charger Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Stinger GT2 3.3 turbo V6:

As tested in Motor Trend the Charger Scat Pack 6.4 V8 is faster than the Stinger GT-Line 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the Charger gets better mileage than the Stinger:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Charger R/T’s fuel efficiency. The Stinger doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Charger has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Stinger (18.5 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Charger has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Stinger doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Charger Daytona/Widebody’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Stinger:

The Charger stops much shorter than the Stinger:

For better traction, the Charger Scat Pack Widebody’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Stinger (305/35R20 vs. 225/40R19).

The Charger Scat Pack Widebody’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Stinger GT2’s 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Charger R/T has standard 20-inch wheels. The Stinger’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger’s wheelbase is 5.6 inches longer than on the Stinger (120 inches vs. 114.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Charger is 1.3 inches wider in the front than the average track on the Stinger.

The Charger Scat Pack handles at .95 G’s, while the Stinger AWD pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Charger Scat Pack executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the Stinger (25.3 seconds @ .8 average G’s vs. 26.8 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Charger has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The Stinger uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Charger a Large car, while the Stinger is rated a Mid-size.

The Charger has 10.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Stinger (104.7 vs. 93.8).

The Charger has .3 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front hip room, 3.1 inches more front shoulder room, 3.7 inches more rear legroom and 3.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Stinger.

The Charger has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The Stinger has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Damping on the Charger uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Stinger doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Charger’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Stinger does not have an oil pressure gauge.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Charger to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Stinger doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Charger will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Charger will retain 51.11% to 58.82% of its original price after five years, while the Stinger only retains 43.02% to 43.71%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Dodge Charger will be $7505 to $8427 less than for the Kia Stinger.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Dodge Charger and the Kia Stinger, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Dodge Charger outsold the Kia Stinger by over six to one during the 2021 model year.