Compare the2027 Dodge Charger VS 2027 Genesis G80

The Dodge Charger has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The G80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Both the Charger and the G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

There are almost 12 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Charger has a standard 230-amp alternator. The G80’s standard 150-amp alternator and largest (3.5T) 180-amp alternator aren’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

The Charger has more powerful engines than the G80:

	Horsepower	Torque
Charger R/T 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	420 HP	468 lbs.-ft.
Charger Scat Pack 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	550 HP	531 lbs.-ft.
Charger Super Bee 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	600 HP	531 lbs.-ft.
Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric motors	670 HP	627 lbs.-ft.
G80 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder	300 HP	311 lbs.-ft.
G80 3.5T 3.5 turbo V6	375 HP	391 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Dodge Charger is faster than the Genesis G80:

	Charger R/T	Charger Scat Pack	G80 2.5T	G80 3.5T
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	3.7 sec	5.7 sec	5 sec

On the EPA test cycle the Charger running on electricity gets better mileage than the G80:

			MPGe
Charger
	AWD	Scat Pack 305 Tires Electric Motors	93 city/79 hwy
		Scat Pack All Season 325 Tires Electric Motors	82 city/73 hwy
		Scat Pack Performance 325 Tires Electric Motors	80 city/70 hwy
G80
			MPG
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/29 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	16 city/24 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Charger R/T with its standard engine running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the G80 3.5T 3.5 turbo V6 (17 city/26 hwy vs. 16 city/24 hwy).

The Charger can travel with zero emissions for 223 to 267 miles (dependent on model). The G80 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Charger Daytona’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The G80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

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 G80 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Dodge Charger higher (6 to 10 out of 10) than the Genesis G80 (5 to 6). This means the Charger produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the G80 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Charger’s brake rotors are larger than those on the G80:

	Charger R/T	Charger Super Bee	G80 2.5T	G80 3.5T
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	16 inches	13.6 inches	14.2 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	16 inches	12.8 inches	13.6 inches

The Charger’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the G80 2.5T are solid, not vented.

The Charger stops much shorter than the G80:

	Charger	G80
100 to 0 MPH	297 feet	363 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	174 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	104 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Charger’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the G80 (F:305/35R20 & R:325/35R20 vs. F:245/45R19 & R:275/40R19).

The Charger’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the G80 Prestige’s 40 series front tires.

The Charger has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The G80 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger’s wheelbase is 2.5 inches longer than on the G80 (121 inches vs. 118.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Charger is 4 inches wider in the front and 3.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the G80.

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack Four-Door handles at .97 G’s, while the G80 pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack Four-Door executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the G80 (24.6 seconds @ .84 average G’s vs. 26.2 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

The Charger Six Pack offers available computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The G80 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Charger Four-Door a Large car, while the G80 is rated a Mid-size.

The Charger Four-Door has .4 inches more front legroom and 1.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the G80.

The Charger Four-Door has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the G80 (22.7 vs. 13.1 cubic feet).

The Charger’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

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 G80 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 G80 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Dodge Charger comes in coupe and four door hatchback bodystyles; the Genesis G80 isn’t available as a coupe.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Dodge Charger retains 47.49% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 45.88% resale value of the 2026 Genesis G80 after five years, which can save the Dodge’s owner.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Charger as the 2026 North American Car of the Year. The G80 has never been chosen.

The Dodge Charger outsold the Genesis G80 by over two to one during 2025.