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2007 Ford Escape and 2008 Dodge Caliber Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Dodge Caliber | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 173.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 60.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 2966 lb. | 190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.2 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 49.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Escape
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |
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