Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Charger | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4800 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.2 in | 106.4 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 199.9 in | 175.6 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 69.7 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 52.8 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3961 lb. | 3064 lb. | 897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.8 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 48.1 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 32.2 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.8 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |