Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan Versa | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.4 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 169.1 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 60.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2722 lb. | 244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.5 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 48.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 47.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |