2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 194 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Caliber | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
