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2012 Dodge Caliber SE FWD
2008 Saturn Astra XE Hatchback
$17,380 Starting Price (MSRP)
$15,875 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model Caliber Sub-Model Astra
Make Dodge Make Saturn
Model Caliber Model Astra
Model Year 2012 Dodge Caliber Model Year 2008 Saturn Astra
Year 2012 Year 2008
MSRP $17,380 MSRP $15,875
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Horsepower 158 hp Horsepower 138 hp
Torque 141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Torque 125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
City 24 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 32 MPG Highway 32 MPG
Combined 27 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 12 gallons
Cruising Range City 326.4 miles Cruising Range City 288 miles
Cruising Range Highway 435.2 miles Cruising Range Highway 384 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Pwr
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Semi-independent
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Not Available
A/C Standard A/C Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Optional Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,940 lbs Curb Weight 2,921 lbs
Ground Clearance 7.7 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 103.7 in Wheelbase 102.9 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.0"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.0"
Front Tire P205/70R15 Front Tire P205/55R16
Rear Tire P205/70R15 Rear Tire P205/55R16
Front Width 59.8 in Front Width 58.6 in
Max Width 68.8 in Max Width 69 in
Height 60.4 in Height 57.4 in
Length 173.8 in Length 170.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in Front Seat Headroom 38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.4 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.2 in Front Seat Hip Room 51.8 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.9 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.4 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 49.6 in Rear Seat Hip Room 51.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.7 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.3 in
Turning Diameter N/A Turning Diameter 34.4 ft