Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 98.7 in | 5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 161.1 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 59.0 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 2884 lb. | 82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 49.3 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.5 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 20.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.