The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 34,800
€ 31,500
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.8
70.3
78.1
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.9
103.7
174.3
166.9 in
Length
174.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
360 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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


















