The Dodge Caliber, produced from 2007 to 2012, marked Dodge's transition from traditional sedans to a compact hatchback, replacing the Neon and PT Cruiser.
Performance options ranged from a 1.8L engine producing 148 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque to a 2.4L engine delivering 285 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque in the high-performance SRT4 trim.
Engine configurations included DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) and DOHC Dual VVT (Variable Valve Timing) setups, paired with either a 5-speed manual, 6-speed Getrag manual, or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
The Caliber offered both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options, catering to a variety of driving preferences.
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2012 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The 2012 Dodge Caliber features a horsepower range from 158 hp with the 2.0L DOHC Dual VVT 16-Valve engine to 172 hp with the 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-Valve engine.
Torque output varies from 141 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 165 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with a front-wheel drivetrain configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
2012 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Uptown Wagon |
2.0L | I4 |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
SXT Plus Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
SXT Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
SE Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Rush Wagon |
2.4L | I4 |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2011 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The 2011 Dodge Caliber features a horsepower range of 158 hp from the 2.0L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine to 172 hp from the 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine.
Torque output varies from 141 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 165 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine.
Transmission options include a Continuously Variable Transaxle and a 5-speed manual, with a front-wheel-drive configuration across the lineup.
2011 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Uptown Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Rush Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
Mainstreet Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Heat Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Express Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2010 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The Dodge Caliber is equipped with two engine options: a 2.0L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine producing 158 hp and 141 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine generating 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.
Power is transmitted through a Continuously Variable Transaxle II, and the vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2010 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Uptown Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
SXT Wagon |
2.0L | I4 |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
SE Wagon |
2.0L | I4 |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Rush Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
Mainstreet Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2010 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Heat Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Express Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
158 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
141 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2009 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The Dodge Caliber offers a horsepower range from 148 hp with the 1.8L DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE engine to 285 hp with the 2.4L DOHC 16-VALVE engine.
Torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 265 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine.
Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed Getrag manual, with a front-wheel-drive configuration across the lineup.
2009 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
SXT 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SXT 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SRT4 Wagon |
2.4L | Turbo | I4 | DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Getrag Manual | FWD |
285 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
265 ft-lbs @ 6,000 rpm |
SE 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SE 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2008 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The Dodge Caliber offers a horsepower range from 148 hp with the 1.8L DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE engine to 285 hp with the 2.4L DOHC 16-VALVE engine.
Torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 265 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine.
The vehicle features an AWD drivetrain configuration and is equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Getrag manual transmission.
2008 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
SXT 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SXT 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SRT4 Wagon |
2.4L | Turbo | I4 | DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Getrag Manual | FWD |
285 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
265 ft-lbs @ 5,600 rpm |
SE 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SE 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | AWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2008 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2007 Dodge Caliber Horsepower
The Dodge Caliber is equipped with two engine options: a 1.8L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine producing 148 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine generating 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.
The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transaxle for its transmission system.
2007 Dodge Caliber Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
SXT 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SXT 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SE 2.0 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
SE 1.8 Wagon |
1.8L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
125 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | Continuously Variable Transaxle Ii | AWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
R/T Wagon |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
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