The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 15,600
€ 29,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
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
170.4
173.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
PK
Generation
F21
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 120i
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
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
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 120i
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 120i
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
577 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
