I agree. I havent read a single good thing about the Dart except carandriver said they are comfortable on the highway. Just my personal opinion. I actually do like the way the look though. I did read that the N/A engine with a manual is pretty decent in those cars but from what i read the 1.4 turbo sucks and i actually read they are not going to be using it any more in the dart except for one trim level.
"1.4-Liter Turbo Four No More
Given the 1.4T’s near-total elimination, it’s worth pointing out what engines buyers can now get in the Dart-osphere. For 2014, Dodge has relegated the Dart’s standard 160-hp 2.0-liter four to the base SE trim level—previously it was included with the SE, SXT, Rallye (which now is an option group, not a trim level), and Limited. The 1.4-liter turbo comes only in the Dart Aero either with a six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic, while the rest of the lineup—SXT, GT, and Limited—gets a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four. A manual is standard on the SXT and GT, and a six-speed automatic is optional (it soon will be replaced by a nine-speed ZF unit); the Limited gets the automatic standard.
The 184-hp 2.4-liter four makes a huge difference, being both smoother and more linear than the pesky, peaky 1.4-liter four. Demerits include lower fuel-economy estimates versus the turbo—22 mpg city, 35 highway instead of 27/39 mpg for manual models—and the same disconnected-feeling clutch action we felt in our Dart. Also, despite packing 24 more horsepower, the 2.4-liter produces 13 fewer lb-ft of torque, meaning that, according to our test equipment, a similarly equipped, manual-transmission Dart is 0.2 second slower to 60 mph. "
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-dodge-dart-rallye-14t-manual-long-term-test-wrap-up-review