The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 21,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.7 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
PK
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 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 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
