The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
661 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft