2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caliber | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
