Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD

Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD has been produced from May, 2006 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has a fuel injection system with unit injectors and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Dodge Caliber 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100km (16.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Dodge Caliber 2006 - 2011 version, fuel consumption in city - 7.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Dodge real everyday fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Dodge Caliber fuel consumption.

Dodge Caliber safety

During safety testing Dodge Caliber has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Dodge Caliber is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Dodge Caliber got one star.

Dodge Caliber 2006

Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD technical data

Model: Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2006. May ... 2011. January 
Engine: 1968 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 161 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 196 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 (combined) 7.6 (urban) 5.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km (34.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.42m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.54m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 524 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1360 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD engine ECE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1968 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Unit injector
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 140 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 310 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Jeep Patriot Dodge Journey

All Dodge Caliber estate car [2006 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Dodge Caliber 2006 1.8

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 2.0 Petrol 156 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic
Dodge Caliber 2006 2.0 CRD 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Dodge Caliber 2007 2.4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2011 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Caliber 2007 2.4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2011 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic
Dodge Caliber 2008 2.4 SRT4 Jun 2008 — Jan 2011

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

2.4 Petrol 295 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Dodge Caliber 2006 reviews
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