Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 169.8 in | 4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 71.5 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 52.1 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3344 lb. | -188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.6 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.2 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | -0.8 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) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 41.2 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |