Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 110 kW@6500 169 Nm@5200 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,345 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 68 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 968 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 988 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 524 L | 481 L | 43 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,359 L | 17.0 | -16 L |
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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |