Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 119.8 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 199.8 in | -26 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.8 in | -7 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 70.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3066 lb. | 4756 lb. | -1690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.0 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 56.0 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 47.7 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -36.5 ft3 |
2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |