Compare the2026 Dodge ChargerVS 2026 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 1245 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) 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) 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) than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric motors is faster than the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid:

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:

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 Scat Pack’s 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:

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:

For better traction, the Charger has larger standard tires than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (275/40R20 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 Scat Pack’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 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 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

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 available 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.

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 has 1.1 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, 1.6 inches more front hip room, 4.2 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 1.3 inches more rear legroom, 4.4 inches more rear hip room and 4.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

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 has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

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 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 allow you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from the 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.

The Charger’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Prius Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

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 has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE.

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