Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 116.0 in | -6 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 197.7 in | -7 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 75.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 3719 lb. | -513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.4 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 32.6 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
2009 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 |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |