Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
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 | 3156 lb. | 3712 lb. | -556 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 |
2009 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 |
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 |