Model Year | 2021 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Dodge Caliber | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.7 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 173.8 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.8 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 60.4 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3087 lb. | 2966 lb. | 121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.6 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.2 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.
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 |