The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 29,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
106.3
172.7
173.8 in
Length
172.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
PK
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
428 mi
Range
695 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
