2008 Dodge Caliber SE specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr HB SE FWD $14,965
- 4dr HB SXT FWD $17,485
- 4dr HB R/T FWD $19,310
- 4dr HB R/T AWD $21,410
- 4dr HB SRT4 FWD $23,350
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Dark Slate Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 1.8L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.0L I4 engine
- continuously variable trans
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-size |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 148 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 125 @ 5200 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 394.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 326.40 mi |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.12 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.16 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.8 x 1.0 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.88 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.6 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.5 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2879 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 18.5 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 60.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 95.2 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Liftover Height | 27.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 173.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.2 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 48.0 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 49.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.2 in |
| Pwr accessory delay | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| 120-amp alternator | Standard |
| Body-color fascias | Standard |
| Rear 60/40 folding bench seat | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers | Standard |
| Bright interior accents | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" multi-stage airbags -inc: front passenger airbag occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Independent suspension | Standard |
| Sentry Key theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Auxiliary 12V pwr outlet | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| Body-color liftgate applique | Standard |
| Supplemental front/rear side-curtain airbags | Standard |
| 1.8L DOHC dual VVT 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| Electroluminescent instrumentation w/satin silver bezel, 120 MPH speedometer | Standard |
| Cargo compartment carpeting | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Fold-flat load floor storage | Standard |
| 15" x 6.0" steel wheels w/wheel covers | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor warning lamp | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| 525 CCA maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| Child protection rear door locks | Standard |
| Liftgate door w/fixed glass | Standard |
| Illuminated cupholders | Standard |
| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Cloth low-back front bucket seats | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| P205/70R15 all-season BSW tires | Standard |
| Rear spoiler | Standard |
| Full-length floor console | Standard |
| Floor carpeting | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Sliding sunvisors w/mirrors | Standard |
| Fixed mast antenna | Standard |
| Sliding armrest | Standard |
| Body-color grille | Standard |
| Satin silver shift knob bezel | Standard |
| Solar control glass | Standard |
| Illumination-inc: front dome, cargo compartment | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Outside temp display in odometer | Standard |
| Single low note horn | Standard |
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