Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Charger | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 370 hp@5250 395 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.2 in | 112.9 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 199.9 in | 202.9 in | -3 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 76.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 60.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4450 lb. | 4415 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.1 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |