Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Caliber engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed 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 Kia Ceed, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Caliber is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Dodge Caliber has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| 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 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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