The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 25,200
€ 15,600
€ 25,200
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 120i 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 1.8.
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
E87
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
414 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
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
