2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 MG ZR
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caliber and 2006 MG ZR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caliber (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 MG ZR. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 MG ZR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 MG ZR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZR. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 2006 MG ZR | |
| Make | Dodge | MG |
| Model | Caliber | ZR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
