The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 15,600
€ 35,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 130i.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
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 130i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
PK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
BMW
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
350 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
