Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 116.0 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 197.7 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 75.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 57.0 in | 15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4075 lb. | 3719 lb. | 356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.0 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 53.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 51.4 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.6 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 30.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 65.8 ft3 |
2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |