The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1535 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4415 mm
Length
4258 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
250 NM
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

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
609 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L