2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc, 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Caliber | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1781 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.2 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 | 1385 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
