Dodge Caliber 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Caliber engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caliber consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caliber could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caliber consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Dodge Caliber engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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Dodge Caliber is smaller, but higher. Dodge Caliber is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1385 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dodge Caliber has 64 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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 | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5800 | |
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