The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 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 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.28 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft