The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 15,600
€ 26,400
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.23 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
586 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
