Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.4 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 191.6 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 58.5 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3423 lb. | -267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 32.1 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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