| Add vehicles | 2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sdn RT RWD | 2013 Kia Optima EX+ |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$38,245 | CA$28,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,500 | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$719/month | CA$530/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 5,7 l V8 | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 370 hp @ 5,250 rpm (276 kW) | 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm (149 kW) |
| Torque | 395 lb·ft @ 4,200 rpm (536 N·m) | 186 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (252 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular, Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 654 km | 972 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 255 g/km | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | optional | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R18 | P215/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R18 | P215/55R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,077 mm (200″) | 4,844 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,905 mm (75″) | 1,829 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,483 mm (58″) | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,053 mm (120″) | 2,794 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,610 mm (63″) | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,929 kg (4,253 lb) | 1,462 kg (3,223 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 436 l | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 78% | 80% |
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