2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 248 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caliber | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.4 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 | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |