2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caliber | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |