Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 180.5 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 57.1 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 2975 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.0 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 49.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 49.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 34.1 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |