The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 15,600
€ 25,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
60.4 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
173.8
104.3
171.7
173.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
PK
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
560 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
115.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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




















