| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Challenger | Chevrolet Volt | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 105.7 in | 10.3 in |
| Length | 197.7 in | 177.1 in | 20.6 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3719 lb. | 3781 lb. | -62 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 34.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 16.2 ft3 |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |