The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,100

€ 15,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
55.9
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
55.9 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
AR 32310
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
419 mi
Range
428 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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