Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dodge Caliber) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Caliber engine produces 20 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 124 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caliber consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Dodge Caliber over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caliber consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Caliber 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza 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 | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Dodge Caliber is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 356 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 168 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Caliber is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Dodge Caliber can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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