Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Scion tC | Dodge Caliber | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 173.8 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 68.8 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 60.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 2966 lb. | -61 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.2 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 53.4 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 49.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC 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 |