Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Caliber | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.7 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 173.8 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 68.8 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 60.4 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2966 lb. | 1067 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.2 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.2 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.6 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 18.5 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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 |