2011 Dodge Caliber vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Caliber would be higher. Both 2011 Dodge Caliber and 2013 Ford Fusion are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 194 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caliber | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
