2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caliber | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |