Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 91.7 in | 12 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 157.3 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 67.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 49.0 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3116 lb. | 2542 lb. | 574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 50.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 42.7 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.