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2009 Dodge Caliber Hatchback
MSRP: from $16,460
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,966 - 3,189
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.6
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.5
39.6 (SRT4)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil spring, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
SXT & R/T: 11.5 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
SRT4: 13.4 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 9.0 x 1.38 in. power-assisted drums
R/T: 10.3 x 1.4 in. power-assisted discs
SRT4: 11.9 x 1.4 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; variable valve timing
Displacement: 1,798
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 77.4
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 148 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 125 at 5,200
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 24
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
Available with: SE & SXT
 
Optional Engines:
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; variable valve timing
Displacement: 1,998
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 158 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 141 at 5,000
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 23
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
Available with: SE & SXT
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; variable valve timing
Displacement: 2,360
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 172 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 165 at 4,400
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 - 23 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 29 (MT)
Available with: R/T
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; variable valve timing
Displacement: 2,360
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Power [hp]: 285 at 5,700 - 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 265 at 2,000 - 5,600
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
Available with: SRT4
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.77, 2.16, 1.41, 1.03, 0.81
Final Drive: 4.12
Available with: SE & SXT with 1.8L; R/T
 
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission
Ratios: 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive: 6.12
Available with: SE & SXT with 2.0L; R/T
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.23, 1.95, 1.32, 0.97, 1.06, 0.89
Final Drive: 4.06 (1st - 4th), 2.96 (5th - 6th)
Available with: SRT4
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 173.8
Width [in.]: 68.8
Height [in.]: 60.4
59.7 (SRT4)
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.7
Front Track [in.]: 59.8
Rear Track [in.]: 59.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 7.7
6.9 (SRT4)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 113.9
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.7
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 52.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 18.5; 48.0 (rear seats folded)
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.5 (SRT4)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 13.8 (SRT4)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.1 (SRT4)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 155 (SRT4)