Ford Escort 1997 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 109 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 75 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escort consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Caliber gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.54 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 12 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 1 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`890 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 3000 | |
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