2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 2009 Dodge Caliber has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Caliber will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caliber | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
