Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Challenger | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 91.7 in | 24.3 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 157.3 in | 40.4 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 67.7 in | 8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 49.0 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3719 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.2 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 50.6 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 0.0 in | 32.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10.9 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 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |