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2008 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 98.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 164.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 56.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 3034 lb. | -68 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.4 in | 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) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 | 6.2 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 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
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