The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 19,000

€ 20,900

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.6 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
PK
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 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
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
471 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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