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2009 Dodge Caliber and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 112.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 202.9 in | -29.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 76.2 in | -7.4 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 60.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 4415 lb. | -1259 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 55.8 in | -6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Caliber
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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