Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 121.2 in | -17.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 202.5 in | -28.7 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.9 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 68.9 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2966 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 63.0 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 64.7 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -64.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -92.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.