The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 23,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.21 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
