The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 19,700

€ 15,600

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
60.4
70.9
78.7
67.2 in
Width
70.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
102.4
169.4
103.7
173.8
169.4 in
Length
173.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
NH
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CUS*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
949 mi
Range
428 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
74 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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