Peugeot 207 2009 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Peugeot 207 engine produces 30 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Despite less power, Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Peugeot 207 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 207 2009 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 207 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
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Peugeot 207 is smaller. Peugeot 207 is 26 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 207 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Peugeot 207 has 187 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caliber (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Peugeot 207 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`758 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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