Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 34 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, but torque is 112 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Caliber, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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