The Dodge Caliber, produced from 2006 to 2012, was offered mainly with two gasoline engine options in most markets: a 2.0-liter inline-four and a 2.4-liter inline-four. There was no diesel option in the U.S. lineup. This article outlines those engines and how they performed across different trims and years.
Engine options
The Caliber’s engine lineup centered on two gasoline four-cylinders. The following list identifies the engines most commonly used across markets.
- 2.0-liter inline-4 World Engine (gasoline)
- 2.4-liter inline-4 Tigershark World Engine (gasoline)
The choice between them depended on trim level, market, and model year, with trade-offs between efficiency and performance.
Performance details
Typical power outputs and torque figures for the Caliber's engines varied by year and market, but rough ranges were commonly observed as follows.
- 2.0-liter I4: approximately 150–158 horsepower and around 139–140 lb-ft of torque
- 2.4-liter I4: approximately 172–178 horsepower and around 165 lb-ft of torque
Both engines were typically paired with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, depending on trim and year.
Regional variations
While the two engines above covered the bulk of Caliber models worldwide, regional markets sometimes offered variant specs to meet local requirements or pricing strategies. In practice, however, the core lineup remained the 2.0 L and 2.4 L engines throughout the model’s production run.
Summary
The Dodge Caliber’s engine lineup centered on two gasoline four-cylinders — a 2.0 L and a 2.4 L — delivering a balance of efficiency and performance during its 2006–2012 production window. This pairing defined the model’s urban-oriented driving character across trims and years.