The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 24,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD 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 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
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
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.96 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
ENE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 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