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2008 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Dodge Caliber | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 110.5 in | -6.8 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 198.3 in | -24.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 55.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3600 lb. | -444 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.3 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 32 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 Pontiac Grand Prix
| 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has a rear seat and 4 doors! Tight for a rear-facing baby seat, though. Put the baby behind the passenger seat. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
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