The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 15,600

€ 18,300

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Caliber 1.8 and the Caliber 2.0 CRD are absolutely identical. Both are 173.8 inches long, 70.9 inches wide and 60.4 inches tall.
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
60.4
70.9
78.7
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
60.4 in
Height
60.4 in
103.7
173.8
103.7
173.8
173.8 in
Length
173.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

General
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
PK
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
VW EA188
EBA
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Caliber 1.8
148 hp
138 hp
Caliber 2.0 CRD
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Caliber 2.0 CRD
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
Caliber 2.0 CRD
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
428 mi
Range
519 mi
Caliber 1.8
428 mi
519 mi
Caliber 2.0 CRD
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).
125.5 kWh
Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Caliber 1.8
Caliber 2.0 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft