Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Caliber engine produces 16 HP less power than Dodge Avenger, but torque is 120 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Despite less power, Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caliber consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the Dodge Caliber over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Caliber engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dodge Caliber is smaller, but higher. Dodge Caliber is 43 cm shorter than the Dodge Avenger, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dodge Caliber has 74 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Caliber is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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