The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 15,600

€ 21,200

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Start&Stop.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.8 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
818 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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