The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 22,200
€ 15,600
€ 22,200
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 BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
60.4
70.9
78.7
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.7
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
E81
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
540 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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





















