Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 182.7 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 56.5 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2769 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.