The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 23,200

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
60.4 in
Height
58.1 in
103.7
173.8
105.7
177.7
173.8 in
Length
177.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.08 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
PK
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
525 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 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).
134.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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