Dodge Caliber (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs .
2009 Dodge Caliber and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
Model Year
2009
2013
Model
Dodge Caliber
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
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
2966 lb.
2447 lb.
519 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
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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
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Comment
2012
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all.
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2012
2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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