Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 161 lb-ft@4200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 177.9 in | 173.8 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 68.8 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 60.4 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3501 lb. | 3308 lb. | 193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.2 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |