The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 15,600
€ 30,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
105.9
170.2
173.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
PK
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
557 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
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).
109.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
