Compare the2027 Dodge Charger VS 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Both the Charger and Prius Plug-In Hybrid have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Charger has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Charger has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the Charger and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, 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.

The Dodge Charger weighs 1170 to 2367 pounds more than the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are almost 2 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger’s warranty.

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 Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in initial quality. With 20 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

The Charger R/T’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 200 more horsepower (420 vs. 220) and 468 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. ) than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Charger Scat Pack’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 330 more horsepower (550 vs. 220) and 531 lbs.-ft. more torque (531 vs. ) than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Charger Super Bee’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 380 more horsepower (600 vs. 220) and 531 lbs.-ft. more torque (531 vs. ) than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack’s standard electric motors produces 450 more horsepower (670 vs. 220) and 627 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. ) than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Dodge Charger is faster than the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid:

	Charger R/T	Charger Scat Pack	Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	3.7 sec	6.5 sec

As tested in Motor Trend the Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric motors is faster than the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2.0:

	Charger	Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Zero to 60 MPH	3.2 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	11.5 sec	15 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	120.5 MPH	95.4 MPH

The Charger can travel longer on electricity, only, on a full charge than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid on electricity, only, on a full charge:

			Miles
Charger
	AWD	Scat Pack 305 Tires Electric Motors	267 miles
		Scat Pack All Season 325 Tires Electric Motors	241 miles
		Scat Pack Performance 325 Tires Electric Motors	223 miles
Prius Plug-In Hybrid
	FWD	SE Electric Motor	51 miles
		XSE/Nightshade Electric Motor	47 miles

Both the Charger Six Pack and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Charger Six Packs have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Charger Six Pack has 6.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (17.5 vs. 10.6 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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Charger’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Charger’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid:

	Charger R/T	Charger Super Bee	Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	16 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	13.8 inches	16 inches	11 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 on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid are solid, not vented.

The Charger stops much shorter than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid:

	Charger	Prius Plug-In Hybrid
60 to 0 MPH	104 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Charger has larger standard tires than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (245/55R18 vs. 195/60R17). The Charger’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (F:305/35R20 & R:325/35R20 vs. 195/60R17).

The Charger R/T’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE’s standard 60 series tires. The Charger’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE/Nightshade’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Charger R/T has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE. The Charger Scat Pack’s 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE/Nightshade.

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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Charger offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger’s wheelbase is 12.7 inches longer than on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (121 inches vs. 108.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Charger is 6.6 inches wider in the front and 6.3 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack Four-Door handles at .97 G’s, while the Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE pulls only .79 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 2.7 seconds quicker than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE (24.6 seconds @ .84 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .63 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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid 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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid is rated a Mid-size.

The Charger has 11.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (103.1 vs. 91.2).

The Charger Four-Door has 1.1 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, 1.6 inches more front hip room, 2.3 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 1.3 inches more rear legroom, 6.1 inches more rear hip room and 5.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

The Charger Four-Door has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat up (22.7 vs. 20.3 cubic feet). The Charger Four-Door has a much larger trunk with its rear seat folded than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat folded (38 vs. 26.7 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Charger. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Charger uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

The Charger offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Charger’s standard Keyless Enter-N-Go allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a sensor on the trunk or any door except the driver’s, so you’ll have to walk to the driver's door to touch the handle.

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 Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Charger has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. When the ignition turns off, the headlights turn off after a delay timed to allow you to securely get to your front door. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid has an automatic headlight on/off feature standard only on the XSE/Nightshade.

When the Charger with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Charger and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Charger has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

The Dodge Charger comes in coupe and four door hatchback bodystyles; the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid isn’t available as a coupe.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Charger as the 2026 North American Car of the Year. The Prius was last chosen in 2024.