Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 121.2 in | -17.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 202.5 in | -28.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 78.7 in | -9.9 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 67.9 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1544 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 63.7 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 58.4 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 64.1 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 65.0 in | -15.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 83.3 ft3 | -64.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -95.8 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 |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |