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Compare the2026 Toyota Camry VS 2026 Dodge Charger

2026 Dodge Charger
2026 Toyota Camry

Safety

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Camry 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.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Toyota Camry achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Dodge Charger has not been tested.

The Camry has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Charger doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Camry and Charger have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Camry XLE/XSE offers optional Rear Cross-Traffic Braking (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 Camry and the Charger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee 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 Toyota Camry has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2026 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test, and a “Good” score in the revised vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention test. The Charger has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2026.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Camry for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Dodge doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Charger.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Camry gets better mileage than the Charger running its gasoline engine:

MPG

Camry

FWD

LE 2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid

52 city/49 hwy

SE/XLE/XSE 2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid

48 city/47 hwy

AWD

LE 2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid

50 city/49 hwy

SE/XLE 2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid

46 city/46 hwy

XSE 2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid

44 city/43 hwy

Charger

AWD

3.0 turbo 6-cyl.

16 city/23 hwy

Regardless of its engine, the Camry’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. Dodge only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Charger Six Pack.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Camry uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Charger Scat Pack requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

Transmission

The Camry has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Charger doesn’t offer a CVT.

Brakes and Stopping

The Camry stops much shorter than the Charger:

Camry

Charger

70 to 0 MPH

170 feet

177 feet

Car and Driver

60 to 0 MPH

114 feet

125 feet

Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The Camry has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Charger; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the Camry’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the Charger Six Pack’s (37.4 feet vs. 40 feet). The Camry’s turning circle is 4.1 feet tighter than the Charger Daytona’s (37.4 feet vs. 41.5 feet).

Chassis

The Toyota Camry may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1350 to 2150 pounds less than the Dodge Charger.

The Camry is 1 foot, 1.1 inches shorter than the Charger, making the Camry easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Camry is 7.4 inches narrower than the Charger, making the Camry easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

Passenger Space

The Camry has .7 inches more rear headroom and .8 inches more rear legroom than the Charger.

Ergonomics

The Camry’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Charger’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Camry the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Charger can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

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

Model Availability

The Camry is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Charger doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Toyota Camry retains 64.52% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 47.49% resale value of the 2026 Dodge Charger after five years, which can save the Toyota’s owner up to $21923 in depreciation.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® chose the Toyota Camry as its “Top Pick,” the highest scoring vehicle in its category, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Toyota Camry outsold the Dodge Charger by over 33 to one during 2025.

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