Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 103.7 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 173.8 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 68.8 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 60.4 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3156 lb. | 1491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | -13.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.2 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.9 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.
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 |