The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,000
€ 26,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.93 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
PK
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
546 mi
Range
595 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
