2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Hyundai Getz 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 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 183 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Caliber | Getz |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
