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Dodge Caliber (2008) vs. Dodge Journey (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2011 Dodge Journey specs.

2008 Dodge Caliber and 2011 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Dodge Caliber Dodge Journey  
Engine turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
285 hp@5700
265 lb-ft@2000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.7 in 113.8 in -10.1 in
Length 173.8 in 192.4 in -18.6 in
Width 68.8 in 72.2 in -3.4 in
Height 60.4 in 66.6 in -6.2 in
Curb Weight 3156 lb. 3884 lb. -728 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.6 gal. 20.5 gal. -6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.2 in 57.5 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.2 in 53.8 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 40.8 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 39.9 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 56.9 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 54.4 in -4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 33.6 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.5 in -43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.0 in -40 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 23.4 in -23.4 in
Total Legroom 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 97.8 in (over 3 rows) -20.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.5 ft3 10.7 ft3 7.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.5 37.0 ft3 -18.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 48.0 ft3 67.6 ft3 -19.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Caliber

2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Journey

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review
 
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