The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 31,500

€ 34,400

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
59.8
70.3
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
174.3
104.7
166.9
174.3 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
PK
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
BMW
ED4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
360 mi
Range
397 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 SRT-4
166.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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