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2008 Dodge Caliber Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2966 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Caliber
| 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 |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | SE | SXT | R/T | SRT4 |
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 125 lb-ft@5200 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 125 lb-ft@5200 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | CVT | CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | ||||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | |||
| Standard Tires | 205/70R15 tires | 215/60R17 tires | 215/55HR18 tires | 225/45WR19 tires |
| Optional Tires | 215/60R17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Dodge Caliber
| 2008 Dodge Caliber Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It has good torque and CVT is very smooth.Not feeling the transmission shift takes some getting use to also the sound as it sounds like a regular automatic that is slipping. Lifetime powertrain warranty was a big factor in purchasing this vehicle. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Whats not to like? Plenty of power(172HP), silky smooth cvt2, lifetime powertrain warranty. 4 distinct driving variations. 1)full auto 2)auto-stick auto shift 3)auto-stick manual shift 4)auto-stick to full auto acceleration slip/downshift trick* see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
fairly frugal lots of hp per litre see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
brutal performance. Weak engine, terrible transmission. sluggish response. Poor acceleration. Pack a lunch for the quarter mile run. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
CVT transmission is jerky at speeds in the 25-45 MPH range. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
The CVT took a few seconds everything you wanted to kick it. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Engine is loud and course. CVT saps all the power, it feels like 72HP rather than 172HP. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
In the past I never buy a racing car. For me the AWD feature with the CVT transmission, that is the performance see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The 0-20mph acceleration is poor. May be the CVT software. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
The CVT is too sluggish. Need to replace it with a 6-speed auto. see full Dodge Caliber review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Dodge Caliber
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Dodge Caliber.
2008 Dodge Caliber MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Hatch | SE | 14,965 | 14,078 | 580 |
| 4dr Hatch | SXT | 17,485 | 16,371 | 580 |
| 4dr Hatch | R/T | 19,310 | 18,032 | 580 |
| 4dr Hatch | SRT4 | 23,350 | 21,709 | 580 |
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