Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Challenger | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 185.8 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 71.5 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.5 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 3281 lb. | 859 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.7 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 36.2 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |