Dodge Caliber vs. Dodge Nitro
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Highlights
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$17,380
Starting MSRP
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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158 hp
Horsepower
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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158 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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141 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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28 in
Liftover Height
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33 in
Liftover Height
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Liftover Height
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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104 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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39 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Rear Door Opening Width
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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Rear Door Opening Width
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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174 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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60 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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2,940 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11.5 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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