2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Dodge Caliber (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caliber | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |