Kia Ceed 2007 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 5 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 10 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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