Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.5 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 200.4 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 58.7 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3553 lb. | -587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.7 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.4 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 57.2 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 29.4 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 Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |