Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Challenger | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 183.9 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 74.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 67.3 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3719 lb. | 3605 lb. | 114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.7 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.9 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 37.6 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.2 | 37.0 ft3 | -20.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -56.3 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |