The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 34,900

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
60.4
70.9
78.7
58
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 in
103.7
173.8
103.5
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.47 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
116 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
23 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
391 mi
Range
117 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
41.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft