Home > Dodge > Dodge Caliber > 2009 Dodge Caliber > 2009 Dodge Caliber Specifications
RESEARCH a MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,798cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 148 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 125 at 5,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 77.4
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 / 30
Available with: SE & SXT
 
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 158 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 141 at 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 27
Available with: SE & SXT
 
Type:
2,360cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 172 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 165 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 - 23 (MT) / 25 - 29 (MT)
Available with: R/T
 
Type:
2,360cc Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 285 at 5,700 - 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 265 at 2,000 - 5,600
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 / 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
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
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
11.5 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs (SXT & R/T)
13.4 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (SRT4)
Rear:
9.0 x 1.38 in. power-assisted drums
10.3 x 1.4 in. power-assisted discs (R/T)
11.9 x 1.4 in. power-assisted discs (SRT4)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,966 - 3,189
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.5
39.6 (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
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.38;
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 7.7
6.9 (SRT4)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
113.9
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.7
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.4
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
52.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
18.5; 48.0 (rear seats folded)