Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,345 kg | 2,067 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 70 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,029 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,011 mm | 903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 524 L | 595 L | -71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 1,240 L | 17.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,359 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.