The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 19,000
€ 24,100
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
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
103.7
173.8
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
647 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
