Skoda Fabia 2008 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 60 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 18 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1226 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 44 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caliber (by 134 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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