The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
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 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 2.4.
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.49 %
General
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
E87
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
