Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 103.7 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 198.9 in | 173.8 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 68.8 in | 10.1 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 60.4 in | 13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5537 lb. | 2966 lb. | 2571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 54.2 in | 11 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 52.2 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 53.4 in | 11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 49.6 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.6 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.3 in | 0.0 in | 27.3 in |
Total Legroom | 107.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 18.5 | 45.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.6 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 56.6 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade 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 |