Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 111.0 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 195.2 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 72.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 57.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3461 lb. | -305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.2 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.1 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.6 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.2 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 32 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 |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.