Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 109.4 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 187.4 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.4 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 66.3 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3968 lb. | -812 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.1 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.7 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.0 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 56.4 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.4 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 38.0 ft3 | -19.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -25 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.