The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 37,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
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 2.4
BMW 130i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
PK
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
BMW
ED3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
391 mi
Range
397 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
