Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 178.7 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.8 in | -4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 74.9 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 4150 lb. | -1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.9 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |