Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 112.5 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 188.8 in | -15 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 69.3 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3308 lb. | 3796 lb. | -488 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 51.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.2 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |