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Dodge Caliber
2012 Dodge Caliber
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$17,380
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Rabbit
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
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$16,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Dodge Caliber
2007-2012 Dodge Caliber Rear Angle View
2007-2012 Dodge Caliber Steering Wheel
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2008-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Rear Angle View
2008-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
177 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,940 lbs
3,072 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
24 MPG
City
24 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
6
7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.6 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
326.4 miles
304.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
435.2 miles
435 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
173.8 in
165.8 in
Height
60.4 in
58.2 in
Max Width
68.8 in
69.3 in
Front Width
59.8 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
59.8 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
101.5 in
Ground Clearance
7.7 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.8 in
39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.4 in
54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.7 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.9 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
18.4 ft³
15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.4 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
35.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6.0"
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6.0"
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P205/70R15
195/65HR15
Rear Tire
P205/70R15
195/65HR15
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Slate Gray Interior, Premium cloth front bucket seats
  • Dark Slate/Medium Graystone Interior, Premium cloth front bucket seats
  • Anthracite, Media cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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