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2008 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan Altima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.2 in | -6.5 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 192.3 in | -18.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 57.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3274 lb. | -118 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.5 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 32.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Caliber
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima
| 2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |
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