The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 15,600
€ 32,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 GTI Performance.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
485 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
