| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Dodge Magnum | Kia Spectra | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 102.8 in | 17.2 in |
| Length | 197.7 in | 171.3 in | 26.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 68.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 2844 lb. | 1052 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| 2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
| 2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |