The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 18,300

€ 15,600

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Caliber 2.0 CRD and the Caliber 1.8 are absolutely identical. Both are 173.8 inches long, 70.9 inches wide and 60.4 inches tall.
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
60.4 in
Height
60.4 in
103.7
173.8
103.7
173.8
173.8 in
Length
173.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

General
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
PK
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
BYL
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
148 hp
Caliber 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Caliber 1.8
Performance
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
32 mpg
Caliber 1.8
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
519 mi
Range
428 mi
Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
428 mi
Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Caliber 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Caliber 2.0 CRD
Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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