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Dodge Caliber (2008) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2008 Dodge Caliber and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Dodge Caliber Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.7 in 99.9 in 3.8 in
Length 173.8 in 168.4 in 5.4 in
Width 68.8 in 71.2 in -2.4 in
Height 60.4 in 58.5 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 2966 lb. 2939 lb. 27 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.6 gal. 14.5 gal. -0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.2 in 55.3 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.2 in 0.0 in 52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.3 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 37.1 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 49.0 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 31.4 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.5 ft3 15.4 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 48.0 ft3 29.9 ft3 18.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Caliber

2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 0 The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 
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