2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caliber.
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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caliber | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Caliber | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |