Saturn ASTRA (2009) vs. Dodge Challenger (2013) Specs

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2009 Saturn ASTRA and 2013 Dodge Challenger Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Saturn ASTRA	Dodge Challenger
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.9 in	116.0 in	-13.1 in
Length	170.5 in	197.7 in	-27.2 in
Width	69.0 in	75.7 in	-6.7 in
Height	55.8 in	57.0 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	2833 lb.	3719 lb.	-886 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	39.5 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.9 in	58.2 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.3 in	54.7 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.0 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	37.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	53.9 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	51.4 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	32.6 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	74.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	16.2 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	38.0 ft³	16.2 ft³	21.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn ASTRA

2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Tilt/telescopic steering and with 8 way adjustable drivers seat. I was able to find my near perfect driving position. Every automaker should make a drivers seat manual lumbar standard, then it would be perfect. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room in the back for 2 full size adults or 3 children/teens. With the hatch, there is lots of room for bulky stuff. Like a Mini-SUV in cargo hauling. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The European styled seats are great! Very supportive, but not too firm, and the seat back adjustment is exceptionally simple. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leather seats with lumbar is very comfortable. Lots of leg room, even for tall people. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I run 6', 300# and this is one of the few smaller cars I can drive in reasonable comfort while taking the back roads. Nice lateral support and my back doesn't give me fits when I get out. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I have the cloth seats, which I had read didn't offer good back or thigh support. I find this to be very untrue even without adjustable lumbar support. I did switch out my stock steering wheel with a leather VXR wheel from Britain, which REALLY gave this car a premium feel. The stock seats support my back very well (6'2") and also find there to be just enough leg room with my seat almost all the way back, thigh support is a bit lacking, but for such a tiny car they really did a good job making it feel like a much bigger car. I also highly recommend buying and installing the Boomerang armrest and cup holder to maximize your Astra comfort. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	at 6ft 1 in , has plenty of leg and head room. Comfortable to get in and out of see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seat fits just right. Plenty of adjustment range between seat and steering wheel. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Harder than most american seats. Very comfortable for long hauls. No need for armrest! see full Saturn ASTRA review

2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Narrow seats and tough entry/exit due to low roofline. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	See above. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My only concern about front seat room isn't about the seats at all, but that the peddles in the 5 speed are very small and very very close together, which for me with size 13 feet can create a problem. I have caught my feet together and accidently stomped on the break when trying to push in the clutch, which upsets everyone driving behind me, but provides a good laugh for me. see full Saturn ASTRA review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Challenger

2013 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review

2013 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

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