The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 19,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
60.4
70.9
78.7
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.3 in
Height
60.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.7
173.8
166.4 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %
General
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
E87
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
426 mi
Range
519 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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




















