Volkswagen Eos (2011) vs. Dodge Caliber (2012) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Eos and 2012 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Dodge Caliber
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	103.7 in	-2.2 in
Length	173.5 in	173.8 in	-0.3 in
Width	70.5 in	68.8 in	1.7 in
Height	56.8 in	60.4 in	-3.6 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3012 lb.	537 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.6 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	39.8 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.4 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.8 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.9 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	53.4 in	-11.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	35.7 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	18.4 ft³	-11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	47.4 ft³	-36.9 ft³

2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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