Dodge Charger (2008) vs. Subaru WRX (2015) Specs

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2008 Dodge Charger and 2015 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Dodge Charger	Subaru WRX
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.0 in	104.3 in	15.7 in
Length	200.1 in	180.9 in	19.2 in
Width	74.5 in	70.7 in	3.8 in
Height	58.2 in	58.1 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	4164 lb.	3386 lb.	778 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	55.6 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.2 in	52.2 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.3 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.1 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	54.2 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	53.1 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	35.4 in	4.8 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume	16.2 ft³	12.0 ft³	4.2 ft³

2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room and comfortable seats for long road trips.No knees bumping the front seats even with the front seats all the way back. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Enough roon for a big guy like me to be totally comfortable. No having to hold my legs in an odd position, like one of my past cars, or put my left arm in an uncomfortable spot to be able to relax it. Having big feet makes many cars torture devices. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Lots of room, this is a big car. see full Dodge Charger review
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

2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	VERY roomy. I am a big guy (just over 6 feet and 300lbs) and I am very comfortable in this car. It has almost as much room up front as my 1966 Impala! see full Dodge Charger review

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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