Dodge Hornet compared to a Tesla

There is a lot of competition on the market when it comes to fully or partly electric vehicles, and the 2023 Dodge Hornet isn't one to be left out of consideration. The 2023 Hornet is a compelling SUV that pushes limits as a small crossover. But how does it compare to a Tesla, an American automotive company that is known for its electric vehicles?

The Hornet

Let's start with the specs of the 2023 Hornet and look at the ways it shines. First and foremost, the 2023 Dodge Hornet shares a platform with its cousin company, Alfa Romeo, and the chassis is shared between the Hornet and the Tonale. This means good things for the Hornet, and drivers can expect a fun ride and a touch of luxury in their Hornet. 

Combining utility with muscle car aesthetics and performance, the Hornet is created around a driver-centric design that prioritizes luxury, performance, and technology. The interior features available race-inspired Alcantara seats for comfort and style, so you can relax while watching your speed play out on the 12.3-inch digital cluster display. Additionally featured on the dash is the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that you can customize to your heart's content.

As far as the engine goes, the Hornet strives to combine the best parts of internal combustion with the best parts of electric vehicles. As a plug-in hybrid, the 2023 Hornet combines the immediate power of electric with its electric motor with the convenience of an internal combustion engine, carrying a 1.3L Turbo engine that can deliver an estimated 285 combined horsepower and 383 lb-ft of total torque.

Other available benefits to this versatile hybrid include features like semi-automatic parking, a 360° camera, a best-in-class available 13-speaker and subwoofer Harman Kardon sound system, and much more.

The Tesla

The main difference between these two vehicles at their core is that the Hornet is a hybrid vehicle, combining the best parts of both internal combustion engines and electric vehicles, while Teslas are fully electric vehicles. While hybrid vehicles can switch back and forth between gasoline and electric, a fully electric vehicle can only use electric, which means that you generally have to plan ahead a bit more so you will have a place to charge your electric vehicle, in this case the Tesla, when the battery gets low. While there is a growing network of charging stations, sometimes these stations are few and far between.

While Tesla has some features that don't come standard on the Hornet, they share a lot of fun features in common, such as heated side mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, dual zone climate control, leather steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, and much more.

Verdict

Between fully electric or hybrid, there are a lot of choices to be made when purchasing a new vehicle. Benson CDJ wants to help make the decision making and purchasing process easier, which is why it is so simple to schedule time with a representative to help find the right vehicle for you. Available 4th quarter of 2022, you should even be able to take the Hornet out for a test drive before too long.