Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 125 lb-ft@5200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 182.6 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 69.9 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 57.3 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2820 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.8 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 43.9 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.3 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 35 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |