2018 Dodge Charger vs 2018 Ford Taurus

2018 Dodge Charger

2018 Ford Taurus

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Daytona 392 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Charger Daytona 392 RWD	15	25	$38,501	$39,995
Charger Daytona RWD	16	25	$34,404	$35,495
Charger GT AWD	18	27	$32,156	$32,995
Charger R/T RWD	16	25	$34,404	$35,495
Charger R/T Scat Pack RWD	15	25	$38,501	$39,995
Charger SRT 392 RWD	15	25	$49,834	$51,145
Charger SRT Hellcat RWD	13	22	$63,925	$66,295
Charger SXT Plus RWD	19	30	$29,818	$30,495
Charger SXT RWD	19	30	$28,561	$28,995

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,903	$39,050
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$35,154	$37,200
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$26,167	$27,690
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$30,212	$31,970
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,464	$30,120
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,508	$42,865

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,501

$36,903

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,995

$39,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$667 / month

$651 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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4.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Dodge Charger has aged remarkably well–and if it’s four-door muscle you need, few sedans deliver its performance thrill.

The 2018 Ford Taurus is Ford’s flagship, but only on paper. Rivals are more up-to-date in every way, so shop the competition.

TCC Likes

Terrific V-8/rear-drive fun
V-6 is reasonably powerful and efficient
Ride and handling still impress

Soft ride
Comfortable front seats
Good infotainment system option

TCC Dislikes

V-8s are heavy and thirsty
Low-buck base interior trim
No V-8/AWD pairing

Rear seat is surprisingly small
Subpar visibility
Bland styling inside and out

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.7

102.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

57.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

56.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

112.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.1

20.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

39.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P275/40YR20

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TW8

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40YR20

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TW8

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4400

4140

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

475 @ 4100

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ESG

998-1

Displacement

6.4 L/392

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

485 @ 6100

288 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DFK

44J

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.48

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.09

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.53

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Charger

Ford Taurus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

9.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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