The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.34 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
PK
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
598 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft