The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 23,000
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) Dodge Caliber 2.4
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.49 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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 2.4
29 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
16.7 lb
35 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
391 mi
Range
293 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft