2008 Dodge Caliber Specifications

2008 Dodge Caliber

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2008 Dodge Caliber

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,700–$14,000  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Engines

See Specs 148-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 2-speed CVT w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 120-amp. alternator  
Standard 525 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Optional Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
4.12 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 6.12  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

2-spd CVT w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Optional Touring suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P205/70TR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P215/60TR17.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Manual remote side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Optional Rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Body-colored grille  

Convenience Features

Optional Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Manual rearmost windows  
Optional Power rearmost windows  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Optional Integrated key/remote  
Optional Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Optional Refrigerated/cooled box: glovebox  
Standard Covered dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Optional Ashtray  
Optional Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Chrome shift knob  
Optional Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Optional Chrome and aluminum interior accents  
Standard Plastic cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet cargo mat  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Standard Graphic equalizer  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Optional 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Knee airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Optional Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Sentry Key Ignition disable  
Optional Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
110 cu.in. Engine displacement  
148-hp @ 6,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
125 lbs.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.0" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
13.6 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.38 Drag coefficient  
2,966 lbs. Curb weight  
4,435 lbs. GVWR  
2,380 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,200 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
173.8" Exterior length  
68.8" Exterior body width  
60.4" Exterior height  
103.7" Wheelbase  
59.8" Front tread  
59.8" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
7.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.8" Front legroom  
35.7" Rear legroom  
39.8" Front headroom  
38.9" Rear headroom  
52.2" Front hiproom  
49.6" Rear hiproom  
54.2" Front shoulder room  
53.4" Rear shoulder room  
95.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
18.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
48.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
48.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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