Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Dodge Dart | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 106.4 in | 8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 183.9 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.7 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3611 lb. | 3186 lb. | 425 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.1 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger.
2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review |
2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart review |