| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Challenger | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 102.4 in | 13.6 in |
| Length | 197.7 in | 171.9 in | 25.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 69.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 61.4 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3719 lb. | 2865 lb. | 854 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.5 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 43.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 36.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.3 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 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |