The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 15,600
€ 22,000
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
60.4 in
Height
58.4 in
103.7
173.8
104.3
171.6
173.8 in
Length
171.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.45 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
PK
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
412 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
