Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Charger | K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dodge | Kia |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Electricity | Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 40.0 kWh/100 mi | 28.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 444 g/mi–470 g/mi | 298 g/mi–332 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
The 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V8 engines in 2019-2023 Charger R/T, Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat can suffer MDS lifter and camshaft wear, causing audible ticking or knocking at cold start or idle. This may trigger the Check Engine Light, misfires, and rough idle, and if ignored can lead to collapsed lifters and camshaft lobe wear, eventually requiring valve train or engine replacement. Listen for persistent ticking on cold start and check for stored misfire codes such as P0300-P0308.
The Uconnect 4/4C touchscreen in 2019-2023 Chargers can develop delamination, causing bubbles or clouding under the glass, phantom touches, or a blank/unresponsive screen. This can also lead to loss of the rear camera display, as well as radio, HVAC, and vehicle settings becoming unusable. A software recall for 2022-2023 models addresses the rear-camera display failure, but out-of-warranty screen replacement is not covered.
The ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic in 2019-2023 Chargers (all trims) may exhibit hard or delayed shifts, especially 2-3 upshifts, downshift clunking, and hesitation when accelerating. Some owners report delayed engagement when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, and in severe cases transmission overheating warnings or the need for transmission replacement. Test drive in stop-and-go traffic to feel low-speed shifts, and check for burnt transmission fluid or stored transmission codes.
The 2021-2022 Kia K5 GT with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine can have the oil pump drive pulley separate from the oil pump shaft, causing a sudden loss of engine oil pressure. Symptoms include a low oil-pressure warning light, ticking or knocking from the engine, and possible loss of power or stalling. Continuing to drive after the warning can result in severe internal engine damage and a potential crash due to sudden power loss. Kia recalled these vehicles under NHTSA campaign 22V248000 and repaired the oil pump assembly free of charge.
Dodge Charger and Kia K5 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
The models use different powertrains: Charger — Electricity; K5 — Gasoline. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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