Audi S3 vs Dodge Charger

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 Audi S3

Trim

Full research

2027 Dodge Charger

Trim

Full research Shop inventory

Overview

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
Selected trim	S3 Sedan	R/T
Body style	Sedan	Coupe
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
MSRP	$52,000	$49,995 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$49,975 (best)
Median listing price	—	$51,475 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,075 (best)
For sale now	0	7 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
Combined MPG	26 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	23 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	31 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	18 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
Horsepower	328 hp	420 hp (best)
Torque	295 lb-ft	469 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	3 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	8.3 cu ft (best)	—
Payload	860 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,549 lbs (best)	4,816 lbs
Wheelbase	103.6 in	121 in (best)
Length	177.4 in	207 in (best)
Width	71.5 in	80 in (best)
Height	55.7 in	59 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi S3S3 Sedan	Dodge ChargerR/T
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	Not Rated	—
Side crash (driver)	Not Rated	—
Side crash (passenger)	Not Rated	—
Side pole	Not Rated	—
Rollover	Not Rated	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi S3	Dodge Charger
1	S3 Sedan $52,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	R/T $51,995 MSRP
3	—	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP
4	—	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP
5	—	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP
6	—	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP
7	—	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP
8	—	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP