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 |
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 |
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 |
Standard Tires | 205/70R15 tires | 215/60R17 tires | 215/55HR18 tires | 225/45WR19 tires |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Hatch | SE | 16,460 | 15,498 | 630 |
4dr Hatch | SXT | 17,850 | 16,777 | 630 |
4dr Hatch | R/T | 20,295 | 19,026 | 630 |
4dr Hatch | SRT4 | 24,840 | 23,208 | 630 |