Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Dodge Caliber (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Dodge Caliber
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	103.7 in	-2.2 in
Length	165.4 in	173.8 in	-8.4 in
Width	70.3 in	68.8 in	1.5 in
Height	58.3 in	60.4 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3156 lb.	170 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.6 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.0 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.2 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.8 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	53.4 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	35.6 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	18.5 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	48.0 ft³	-2 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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

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