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2008 Dodge Caliber and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Caliber | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 186.2 in | -12.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 56.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3365 lb. | -209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 51.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 52.6 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 36.6 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 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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