Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 107.1 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 188.5 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 73.9 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 55.8 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3501 lb. | -535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.7 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 47.8 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 29.8 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 34.6 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 |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |