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$13,850
$20,320
Highlights
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$13,850
|
$20,320
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
26 City / 30 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
210 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
148 @ 6500
|
210 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
125 @ 5200
|
235 @ 4000
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
1.8L/110
|
3.7L/226
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 30 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10.3 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/70R15
|
P225/75R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 6.0 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/70R15
|
P225/75R16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Solid Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
17
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
28 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
70 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
109 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
47 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
32 ft³
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
7 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
57 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
65 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
73 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
179 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
95 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
19 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,966 lbs
|
3,823 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
Safety
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
160
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
600
|
Brakes
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
12.44 x 0.47 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|