Dodge Caliber (2008) vs. Ford Taurus (2007) Specs

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2008 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Dodge Caliber	Ford Taurus
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	108.5 in	-4.8 in
Length	173.8 in	197.7 in	-23.9 in
Width	68.8 in	73.0 in	-4.2 in
Height	60.4 in	58.1 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	2966 lb.	3322 lb.	-356 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	57.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	54.4 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.6 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	55.7 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.3 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.5 ft³	16.9 ft³	1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.0 ft³	16.9 ft³	31.1 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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Taurus

2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review
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

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