The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 25,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1535
1800
2000
1480
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.27 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
240 NM
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
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
570 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
