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Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Acura RSX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.2 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 172.4 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 54.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2734 lb. | 232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 51.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.1 in | 4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 29.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 32 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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |