Ford Escort 1998 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 50 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Escort consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | 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. Dodge Caliber might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Caliber engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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): | 1`200 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2600 | |
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