Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 35 HP more power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 156 has 164 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 156 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caliber (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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