Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 125 lb-ft@5200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.4 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 175.4 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 59.6 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2412 lb. | 554 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 51.7 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 48.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 33.2 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 |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |