Dodge Charger vs Ford Taurus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Ford Taurus
Overview
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | R/T | SE |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2027 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,995 | $27,800 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $49,975 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $51,475 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $57,075 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 7 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 420 hp (best) | 288 hp |
| Torque | 469 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 20.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,816 lbs | 3,917 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (best) | 112.9 in |
| Length | 207 in (best) | 202.9 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 76.2 in |
| Height | 59 in | 60.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | Dodge Charger | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | R/T $51,995 MSRP | SEL $30,230 MSRP |
| 3 | R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP | SEL $32,080 MSRP |
| 4 | R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP | Limited $37,310 MSRP |
| 5 | Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP | Limited $39,160 MSRP |
| 6 | Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP | SHO $42,975 MSRP |
| 7 | Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP | — |
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