2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Caliber | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
