Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 177.9 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.8 in | -2 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 56.5 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3121 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.0 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.0 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 48.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Honda Civic.