Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Buick Encore | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 100.6 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 168.4 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.9 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 65.2 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3190 lb. | -224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 51.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 50.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -0.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Encore.