The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 15,600

€ 19,700

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
PK
Generation
DYB
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
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
784 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 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).
86.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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