Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Edge | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 111.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 184.2 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.0 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 67.0 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 4056 lb. | -1090 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.8 in | -2.6 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 | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 56.1 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.6 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -20.9 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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |