The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 34,800

€ 19,000

€ 34,800
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 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %

General
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
E81
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
519 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
4
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