Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Dodge Charger | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 350 hp@5000 390 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 120.0 in | -24.9 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 200.1 in | -42.9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 74.5 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 58.2 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 4029 lb. | -983 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 59.3 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.2 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -39.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2006 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
good leg, head room see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very firm, but you get out after a three-hour drive without limping and hating your car. Lots of room; commanding sense of being in control. This car just feels good - the main reason I bought it. see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is as comfortable as the fronts with enough leg room to actually cross your legs. It seems limousine-like for space. see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of front seat legroom, headroom, etc. power seats let anyone of any size be comfortable driving and riding in the Charger. see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Wide and more leg room than a mid-size sedan. see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
3 adults can ride in comfort see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is enough room for full sized adults to fit with room to spare. see full Dodge Charger review |