Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Charger | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.2 in | 108.7 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 199.9 in | 178.2 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 71.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3693 lb. | 672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.4 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 34.6 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2012 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Charger.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |