Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 310 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 20 HP more power than Dodge Caliber, but torque is 124 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 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 Subaru Impreza consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Caliber 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 | 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: | 16 years | 5 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 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. Subaru Impreza 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: | 4.46 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 |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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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 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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