The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 15,600
€ 23,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.7
173.8
104.7
166.4
173.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
PK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
BMW
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
555 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
