The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 15,600
€ 30,600
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 120d.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120d
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 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120d
PK
Generation
F21
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 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
751 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
