The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 15,600
€ 22,100
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
