The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 27,300

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1535
1800
2000
1491
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1535 mm
Height
1491 mm
2635
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
14 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
519 mi
Range
661 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L