Dodge Caliber (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2009 Dodge Caliber and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Dodge Caliber	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	101.5 in	2.2 in
Length	173.8 in	179.3 in	-5.5 in
Width	68.8 in	70.1 in	-1.3 in
Height	60.4 in	59.2 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	2966 lb.	3228 lb.	-262 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.2 in	54.8 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.1 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.1 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.5 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.5 ft³	32.8 ft³	-14.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	-18.9 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

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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