Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 4 HP more power than Dodge Caliber, but torque is 5 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 4 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 168 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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