The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,000
€ 26,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
PK
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
417 mi
Range
595 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
89 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
