2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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, 2009 Dodge Caliber (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Caliber | Outlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |