For a compact sedan, the 2013 Dodge Dart is very heavy. One of the reasons it’s very heavy is that it isn’t very compact. Fifteen years ago it would have been considered a midsize car.
Compare the Dart’s size and weight with the 1998 Dodge Neon and 1998 Dodge Stratus:
| Dimension | Dart | Neon | Stratus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 106.4 | 104.0 | 108.0 |
| Length | 183.9 | 171.8 | 186.0 |
| Width | 72.0 | 67.6 | 71.0 |
| Height | 57.7 | 54.8 | 54.1 |
| Weight | 3186 | 2399 | 2921 |
Consider interior dimensions, and the picture is murkier:
| Dimension | Dart | Neon | Stratus |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Shoulder | 58.2 | 52.5 | 55.2 |
| F Leg | 42.2 | 42.5 | 42.3 |
| R Shoulder | 56.1 | 52.3 | 54.7 |
| R Leg | 35.3 | 35.1 | 38.1 |
| Trunk | 13.1 | 11.8 | 15.7 |
The Dart’s interior is midsize in breadth, but not in terms of legroom or cargo space.