Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 109.8 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 188.4 in | -14.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 75.2 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 68.1 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3847 lb. | -881 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.7 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.7 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 56.5 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.3 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 42.3 ft3 | -23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -47.4 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |