2008 Dodge Caliber SE
The 2008 Dodge Caliber SE is a 148-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,925 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm, spinning to a 6,750 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Caliber measures 173.8 inches long on a 103.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,966 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,925 ($21,020 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $14,485 ($21,865 *) |
| Destination Charge | $560 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L World I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Redline | 6,750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.38 x 3.05 in (86 x 77.4 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Magna T355) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" x 6.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" x 6.0" |
| Tires Front | P205/70R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/70R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,966 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars