Kia Sportage (2013) vs. Dodge Caliber (2009) Specs

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2013 Kia Sportage and 2009 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Kia Sportage	Dodge Caliber
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.7 in	0.2 in
Length	174.8 in	173.8 in	1 in
Width	73.0 in	68.8 in	4.2 in
Height	64.4 in	60.4 in	4 in
Curb Weight	3311 lb.	3156 lb.	155 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.6 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.2 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	52.2 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	49.6 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.6 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	18.5 ft³	7.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	48.0 ft³	6.6 ft³

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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

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