Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Dodge Caliber | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.7 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 173.8 in | 38.2 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 68.8 in | 9.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 60.4 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 2966 lb. | 1169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 54.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.2 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 53.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.6 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -27.4 ft3 |
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
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 |