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2008 Dodge Caliber vs 2008 Subaru Legacy/Outback

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification2008 Dodge Caliber2008 Subaru Legacy/Outback
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder, 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TURBO)Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement1.8 L to 2.4 L2.5 L to 3.0 L
Cylinders44 to 6
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
PowerNot available182 hp (136 kW)
TorqueNot available176 lb-ft (239 Nm)
Fuel typeGasolineGasoline
Performance
0–100 km/hNot available8.5 s
Top speedNot available121 mph (195 km/h)
Towing capacityNot available2,701 lb (1,225 kg)
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Manual, AutomaticVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears5 to 64 to 6
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: FWD, AWDAWD
Dimensions
LengthNot available191.3 in (4,860 mm)
WidthNot available73.0 in (1,855 mm)
HeightNot available66.1 in (1,680 mm)
WheelbaseNot available108.1 in (2,745 mm)
Ground clearanceNot available8.7 in (220 mm)
Weight
Curb weightNot available3,638 lb (1,650 kg)
Fuel economy and range
Combined26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
Capacity
SeatsNot available5
DoorsNot available5