2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caliber is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Caliber | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
