2006 Saturn ION vs. 2012 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2012 Dodge Caliber is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 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 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Saturn ION | 2012 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Saturn | Dodge |
Model | ION | Caliber |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1366 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |