2011 Dodge Caliber Express vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Caliber Express and 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber Express. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush weights approximately 74 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber Express. 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, 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber Express. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber Express.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Caliber Express | 2011 Dodge Caliber Rush | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Caliber | Caliber |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 223 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 | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |