2011 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2012 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 132 kg more than 2012 Dodge Caliber. 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 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2012 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Escape | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
