The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 15,600
€ 18,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
173.8
103.8
167.8
173.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
758 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
