The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 21,000
€ 27,300
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
104.7
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.15 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
PK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
ENE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
546 mi
Range
499 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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













