Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Dodge Caliber 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 7 HP more power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Despite the higher power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Wrangler gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Jeep Wrangler engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Caliber might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Wrangler 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: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.54 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 20 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 7 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 141 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Jeep Wrangler has 383 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.6 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Jeep Wrangler can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`506 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 3000 | |
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