CALIBER
Note: Information shown is based on data available at time of publication (September 1, 2009).
Specifications are valid for Europe and may vary in other international markets. Vehicle model availability
may change per individual markets.
Dodge Caliber
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Five-door hatchback
Assembly Plant Belvidere, Illinois
Vehicle Class C-Segment
ENGINE: 2.2-LITER COMMON-RAIL DIESEL (CRD) DOHC 16-VALVE
Availability Available on all Caliber models
Type and Description Four cylinders in-line, turbocharged, high-pressure, direct injection
Displacement 2143 cu. cm (130.77 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 83 x 99 mm (3.27 x 3.90 in.)
Valve System Chain Driven DOHC, 16-valve
Fuel Injection Electronically controlled Delphi common rail system with high pressure
direct injection solenoid injectors
Construction Cast-iron block, cast aluminum cylinder head, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 16.2:1
Power 120 kW (163 hp DIN) 3600 – 4200 rpm (74.0 hp DIN/L)
Torque 320 N•m (236 lb.-ft.) @ 1400 – 3600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5200 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement 49 cetane diesel, DIN EN590
Oil Capacity 6.5 L (6.9 qt.) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 9.35 L (9.9 qt.)
Emission Controls Oxy-catalyst with Downstream Diesel-particulate Filter (DPF) and
cooled Exhaust-gas Recirculation (EGR)
Emission Class Euro V
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle TBD L/100 km
Ex-urban Cycle TBD L/100 km
Combined Cycle 5.8 L/100 km (estimated)
CO2 (combined) TBD g/km
Information is current as of September 1, 2009 5 [Link]
CALIBER
ENGINE: 2.0-LITER DOHC 16-VALVE I-4 WITH DUAL VVT
Availability Available on all Caliber models
Type and Description Four cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active
Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement 1998 cu. cm (121.9 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual Variable-
valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners,
cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame,
forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Power 115 kW (156 hp DIN) @ 6300 rpm (78 hp DIN/L)
Torque 190 N•m (140 lb.-ft.) @ 5100 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement 91 RON unleaded petrol
Oil Capacity 4.7 L (5.0 qt.)
Coolant Capacity 6.8 L (7.2 qt.)
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and
engine features
Emission Class Euro IV
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle 10.1 L/100 km (5-mtx); 10.3 L/100 km (CVT)
Ex-urban Cycle 5.9 L/100 km (5-mtx); 6.7 L/100 km (CVT)
Combined Cycle 7.4 L/100 km (5-mtx); 8.0 L/100 km (CVT)
CO2 (combined) 176 g/km (5-mtx); 190 g/km (CVT)
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE, VVT, SMPI I-4
Availability Available on all Caliber SXT
Type and Description Four-cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active
Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts dual
Variable-valve Timing (VVT)
Displacement 2360 cu. cm (144 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 88 x 97 mm (3.46 x 3.82 in.)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual Variable-
valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction High-pressure die cast-aluminum block with dry iron liners,
cast-aluminum cylinder heads, cast-aluminum ladder frame,
forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Power 125 kW (170 hp DIN) @ 6000 rpm (70.8 hp DIN/L)
Torque 220 N•m (162 lb.-ft.) @ 4500 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement 91 RON unleaded petrol
Oil Capacity 4.7 L (5.0 qt.)
Coolant Capacity 6.8 L (7.2 qt.)
Information is current as of September 1, 2009 6 [Link]
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Emission Controls Dual catalytic converters, dual heated oxygen sensors and
engine features
Emission Class Euro IV
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle 10.4 L/100 km (5-mtx)
Ex-urban Cycle 6.1 L/100 km (5-mtx)
Combined Cycle 7.7 L/100 km (5-mtx)
CO2 (combined) 182 g/km (5-mtx)
TRANSAXLE: T355 MAGNA DRIVELINE FIVE-SPEED MANUAL
Availability Standard on Caliber with 2.0 L and 2.4 L
Description Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios,
cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
st
1 3.77
nd
2 2.16
rd
3 1.41
th
4 1.026
th
5 0.72
Reverse 3.417
Final-drive Ratio 4.12
Overall Top-gear 2.97
TRANSAXLE: AISIN BG6 SIX-SPEED MANUAL
Availability Available with 2.2 L CRD engine
Description Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios,
cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st 3.54
2nd 2.05
3rd 1.37
4th 0.97
5th 0.90
6th 0.79
Reverse 3.83
th th
Final-drive Ratio 4.06 (for gears 1–4), 3.45 (for gears 5 and 6 )
Overall Top-gear 2.73
Information is current as of September 1, 2009 7 [Link]
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TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, CVT2
Availability Available with 2.0 L
Description Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios
Forward 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse 1.75
Final-drive Ratio 6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio 2.41:1
DRIVETRAIN
Front-wheel Drive
Availability Standard
(a)
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (PRELIMINARY)
Wheelbase 2635.0 (103.7)
Track, Front 1520 (59.8)
Track, Rear 1520 (59.8)
Overall Length 4414.8 (173.8)
Overall Width 1791.3 (70.5)
1983.3 (78.5) (including mirrors)
Overall Height (without roof rack) 1541.8 (60.7)
Ground Clearance Front—208 (8.1); Rear—203 (7.9)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 51.5 (13.6)
Curb Weight, kg (lbs.) 2.2-liter CRD engine: 1514 (3338) – SE Model (6-mtx)
(Base Vehicle shown) 2.0-liter engine: 1360 – 1435 (2992 – 3157) – SE Model (5-mtx)
2.0-liter engine: 1360 – 1425 (2992 –3135) – SE Model (CVT)
2.4-liter engine: 1400 (3080) – SXT Model (5-mtx)
Gross Vehicle Weight, kg (lbs.) 2.2-liter CRD engine: 2010 (4431)
2.0-liter engine: 1950 (4290) (5-mtx)
2.0-liter engine: 1930 (4246) (CVT)
2.4-liter engine: 1930 (4246)
Maximum Trailer Mass (braked), 2.0-liter engine: 1500 (3300)
kg (lbs.) 2.4-liter engine: 1200 (2640)
2.2-liter CRD engine: 1500 (3300)
Maximum Trailer Mass (unbraked), 450 (990)
kg (lbs.)
Maximum Tongue Load, kg (lbs.) 80 (176)
Maximum Roof Rack Load, kg (lbs.) 68 (150)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard 17-inch tires.
Information is current as of September 1, 2009 8 [Link]
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3
Front
Head Room without Sun Roof 1012 (39.8)
Leg Room 1061.5 (41.8)
Shoulder Room 1407.8 (55.4)
Hip Room 1325.2 (52.2)
Seat Travel Driver—260 (10.2), Passenger—260 (10.2)
Recliner Angle Range Driver—up to 88°, Passenger—up to 76°
Rear
Head Room 988.2 (38.9)
Leg Room 906.1 (35.7)
Knee Clearance 18.6 (0.7)
Shoulder Room 1356.2 (53.4)
Hip Room 1260.8 (49.6)
DIN Cargo Volume, cu. m (cu. ft.) .352 (12.43) (floor to ceiling, all seats up)
DIN Cargo Volume with seats folded, 1.013 (35.7)
cu. m (cu. ft.)
BODY
Layout Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive
Construction Unitized steel body
SUSPENSION
Front Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock
absorbers and stabilizer bar—standard
Rear Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar,
gas-charged shock absorbers—standard
Information is current as of September 1, 2009 9 [Link]