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Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Dodge Caliber (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mini Countryman and 2008 Dodge Caliber specs.

2012 Mini Countryman and 2008 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mini Countryman Dodge Caliber  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.2 in 103.7 in -1.5 in
Length 161.7 in 173.8 in -12.1 in
Width 70.4 in 68.8 in 1.6 in
Height 61.5 in 60.4 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 2954 lb. 2966 lb. -12 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.4 gal. 13.6 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.0 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 54.2 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.2 in -52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 41.8 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.9 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.4 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.6 in -49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.8 in 35.6 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) -3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.2 ft3 18.5 ft3 -6.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.3 ft3 48.0 ft3 -6.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Countryman

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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