| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Dodge Charger | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 110.0 in | 10 in |
| Length | 200.1 in | 190.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3237 lb. | 563 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
| 2006 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have three pre-teen kids and they love it. No fighting like in our Accord. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
good leg, head room see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very firm, but you get out after a three-hour drive without limping and hating your car. Lots of room; commanding sense of being in control. This car just feels good - the main reason I bought it. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is as comfortable as the fronts with enough leg room to actually cross your legs. It seems limousine-like for space. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of front seat legroom, headroom, etc. power seats let anyone of any size be comfortable driving and riding in the Charger. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Wide and more leg room than a mid-size sedan. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
3 adults can ride in comfort see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is enough room for full sized adults to fit with room to spare. see full Dodge Charger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.