Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 156 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Caliber engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.0 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caliber consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Dodge Caliber over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Tucson engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.68 m | |
| Dodge Caliber is 10 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Caliber has 120 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Dodge Caliber uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`140 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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