Seat Ibiza 2010 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 65 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | 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. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 19 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
430 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 94 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caliber (by 930 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Seat Ibiza 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`645 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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