The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 15,600
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) Dodge Caliber 1.8
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
70.9
78.7
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
114 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
428 mi
Range
117 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
41.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft