BMW 3 series 2005 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 10 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 64 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2800 | |
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