The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 17,600

€ 23,000

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
56.8
68.1
74.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
68.1 in
Width
70.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.8 in
Height
60.4 in
100.2
166.3
103.7
173.8
166.3 in
Length
173.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.24 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Typ 937
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
AR 37203
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
391 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft