The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 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 Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
60.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
169.9
173.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
PK
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
