Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 112.3 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 191.8 in | -18 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.3 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 57.1 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3450 lb. | -484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 52.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 32.9 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |