Type: 4 Door Sedan
Estimated Miles: 44,283
Engine: 2.0L
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Cylinders: 4
Fuel Type: Gas
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Options:

Vehicle

• EPA Classification  Mid-size

Engine

• Engine Order Code  EBA
• Engine Type  Gas I4
• Displacement  1.8L/110
• Engine Order Code  EBA
• Fuel System  SMPI
• Engine Type  Gas I4
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM  148 @ 6500
• Displacement  1.8L/110
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM  125 @ 5200
• Fuel System  SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM  148 @ 6500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM  125 @ 5200

Transmission

• Drivetrain  Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code  DD7
• Trans Type  5
• Trans Description Cont.  Manual
• Trans Order Code  DD7
• Trans Description Cont. Again  
• Trans Type  5
• First Gear Ratio (:1)  3.77
• Trans Description Cont.  Manual
• Second Gear Ratio (:1)  2.16
• Trans Description Cont. Again  
• Third Gear Ratio (:1)  1.41
• First Gear Ratio (:1)  3.77
• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)  1.03
• Second Gear Ratio (:1)  2.16
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)  0.81
• Third Gear Ratio (:1)  1.41
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)  
• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)  1.03
• Reverse Ratio (:1)  3.42
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)  0.81
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)  
• Clutch Size (in)  - TBD -
• Reverse Ratio (:1)  3.42
• Clutch Size (in)  - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)  4.12
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)  4.12

Mileage

• EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)  24
• EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)  29
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)  24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)  29

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)  525
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)  525
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)  120
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)  120

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)  7.2
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)  7.2

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs)  2972

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)  1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)  100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)  1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)  1000
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)  100
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)  100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)  1000
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)  100

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front  Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear  Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)  
• Suspension Type - Front  Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)  
• Suspension Type - Rear  Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)  
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)  
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)  - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)  - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)  - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)  - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)  - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)  - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)  - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)  - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type  Pwr
• Brake ABS System  
• Brake Type  Pwr
• Brake ABS System  
• Disc - Front (Yes or )  Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or )  
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)  11.5 x 1.0
• Disc - Front (Yes or )  Yes
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)  
• Disc - Rear (Yes or )  
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)  11.5 x 1.0
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)  
• Drum - Rear (Yes or )  Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)  9.0 x 0.85
• Drum - Rear (Yes or )  Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)  9.0 x 0.85

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code  TTU
• Rear Tire Order Code  TTU
• Spare Tire Order Code  TBC
• Front Tire Order Code  TTU
• Front Tire Size  P215/60R17
• Rear Tire Order Code  TTU
• Rear Tire Size  P215/60R17
• Spare Tire Order Code  TBC
• Spare Tire Size  Compact
• Front Tire Size  P215/60R17
• Rear Tire Size  P215/60R17
• Spare Tire Size  Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in)  17 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in)  17 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in)  Compact
• Front Wheel Size (in)  17 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in)  17 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in)  Compact
• Front Wheel Material  Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material  Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material  Steel
• Front Wheel Material  Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material  Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material  Steel

Steering

• Steering Type  Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall  16.6
• Steering Type  Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall  16.6
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)  2.88
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)  35.5
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)  - TBD -
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)  2.88
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)  35.5
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)  - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L)  13.6
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)  13.6

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in)  103.7
• Wheelbase (in)  103.7
• Length, Overall (in)  173.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)  68.8
• Height, Overall (in)  60.4
• Length, Overall (in)  173.8
• Track Width, Front (in)  59.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)  68.8
• Track Width, Rear (in)  59.8
• Height, Overall (in)  60.4
• Track Width, Front (in)  59.8
• Track Width, Rear (in)  59.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in)  7.0
• Min Ground Clearance (in)  7.0
• Liftover Height (in)  27.6
• Liftover Height (in)  27.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)  18.5
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)  48.0
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)  18.5
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)  48.0

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity  5
• Passenger Volume (ft³)  95.2
• Front Head Room (in)  39.8
• Front Leg Room (in)  41.8
• Front Shoulder Room (in)  54.2
• Front Head Room (in)  39.8
• Front Hip Room (in)  52.2
• Front Leg Room (in)  41.8
• Second Head Room (in)  38.9
• Front Shoulder Room (in)  54.2
• Second Leg Room (in)  35.7
• Front Hip Room (in)  52.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in)  53.4
• Second Head Room (in)  38.9
• Second Hip Room (in)  49.6
• Second Leg Room (in)  35.7
• Second Shoulder Room (in)  53.4
• Second Hip Room (in)  49.6

Summary

• Vehicle Name  Caliber
• Body Style  Hatchback

Model Changes

Now in its second year of production, Dodge's 2008 Caliber retains its low price and high mpg reputation, but also adds the oomph of the company's performance division with a new $22,435 SRT4 model, which features a 285-horsepower turbocharged 2.4L inline four and aggressive styling. The base model becomes the SE, and the SXT and R/T models get some additional standard features for 2008.

Model Overview

Dodge's Caliber crossover vehicle is available in several trims for 2008, all of which include standard front and side curtain air bags, plus an auxiliary input jack and flat-folding rear seats for extra cargo space. The standard 148-horsepower 1.8L four-cylinder engine for the SE and SXT Calibers achieves 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, which should make the economy-minded happy. A 2.0L engine is optional on these styles, and boosts power to 158 horsepower. The R/T comes with a 2.4L inline four-cylinder, and is available in either front- or all-wheel drive. It also gets flashy exterior treatment, with 18-inch aluminum wheels, more brightwork, and front fog lights. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the SE, SXT and R/T in front-wheel drive, while a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is standard on the R/T AWD and optional on SE, SXT, and R/T FWD models. The new SRT4, with a 285 horsepower turbocharged inline four-cylinder, puts its power to the front wheels through a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox. It rides on standard 19-inch wheels. Power windows, locks, mirrors, and keyless remote are options for the Caliber SE and standard on the SXT, R/T, and SRT4. Audio upgrades include the Boston Acoustics nine-speaker system with two articulating speakers in the liftgate, an in-dash six-disc CD and MP3 player, and DVD-based navigation. The Chill Zone, an option on the SE but standard elsewhere, is an innovative four-bottle beverage chiller inside the glovebox. All models but the SE have an air filtration system, leather interior package, and removable flashlight/lamp mounted in the rear headliner. The R/T gets standard performance steering and sport suspension, while the SXT has touring suspension and the SRT4 gets a highly tuned performance setup. Additionally, the SRT4 comes with electronic stability control and electric brake assist. Both the R/T and SRT4 come with standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Standard equipment and options for the R/T FWD and AWD editions are identical except for the number of wheels getting power, the CVT transaxle in the AWD model, and red seat inserts. All 2008 Dodge Calibers come standard with advanced multistage front air bags, as well as supplemental side curtain air bags front and rear.

Model Strengths

Economy pricing with personality; lots of gadgets for less money; AWD and CVT availability; potent performance with SRT4 version; excellent limited lifetime powertrain warranty.

Model Values

The 2008 Dodge Caliber SE comes standard with a slew of air bags and a smattering of gadgets. Its $14,000 price point places it squarely in the middle of the entry-level market it's targeting, but with more style and available options than many of its rivals. Buyers who opt for higher horsepower, more speakers, and all-wheel drive can still spend less than $23,000.