Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Subaru Impreza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Caliber engine produces 90 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caliber consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caliber consumes 4.3 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 | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 530 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) | |
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, if possible |
1360 litres | 1266 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Impreza 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 Dodge Caliber (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Caliber is 0.8 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Dodge Caliber can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 435 kg | |
| Dodge Caliber load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Subaru Impreza. Therefore, Dodge Caliber is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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