Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 184.4 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.2 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 66.9 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3722 lb. | -566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 55.9 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 36.9 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -24.5 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 2014 Kia Sorento.