The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 21,600
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
551 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
