Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 114.6 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 180.7 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.7 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 79.3 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3425 lb. | -459 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 15.4 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 51.1 in | -11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.4 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 50.8 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.5 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 50.5 in | -11.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.6 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 59.8 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.5 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -59.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -87.3 ft3 |
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 2011 Ford Transit Connect.