The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 24,400
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1535
1800
2000
1480
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
184 kg
12.27 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
570 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
