Ford Escort 1998 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 60 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Escort is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Escort consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.54 m | |
|
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): | 1`200 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Escort has
|
Dodge Caliber has
| |