Compare the2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 NVS 2026 Dodge Charger

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Dodge Charger 2-Door doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the Ioniq 6 N and Charger have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Ioniq 6 N has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Charger’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Ioniq 6 N and the Charger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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 and driver alert monitors.

The Ioniq 6 N comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Charger’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq 6 N 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Dodge covers the Charger. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Charger ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Ioniq 6 N’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Charger’s (7 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Dodge vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Dodge is ranked 7th.

The Ioniq 6 N’s electric motors produces 221 more horsepower (641 vs. 420) and 100 lbs.-ft. more torque (568 vs. 468) than the Charger R/T’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The Ioniq 6 N’s electric motors produces 91 more horsepower (641 vs. 550) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (568 vs. 531) than the Charger Scat Pack’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

The Ioniq 6 N can travel longer on a full charge than the Charger on electricity, only, on a full charge:

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N higher (10 out of 10) than the Dodge Charger (6 to 10). This means the Ioniq 6 N produces up to 12.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Charger every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Ioniq 6 N’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Charger:

The Ioniq 6 N’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Charger Scat Pack’s standard 40 series tires.

The Ioniq 6 N is 1 foot shorter than the Charger, making the Ioniq 6 N easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N amounts to more than styling. The Ioniq 6 N has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .276 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Charger (.35) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ioniq 6 N get better fuel mileage.

The Ioniq 6 N has 1.1 inches more front headroom and 2.8 inches more front legroom than the Charger.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ioniq 6 N’s rear seats recline. The Charger’s rear seats don’t recline.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Ioniq 6 N’s trunk can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Charger doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

On a hot day the Ioniq 6 N’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Charger can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Ioniq 6 N’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Charger’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Both the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Dodge Charger offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Ioniq 6 N features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Charger’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Charger.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N outsold the Dodge Charger by 10% during 2025.