The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 19,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
58
70.8
79.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58 in
Height
60.4 in
103.5
168.1
103.7
173.8
168.1 in
Length
173.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.47 %
General
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*EAG*
Engine Code
ECN
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
87 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
117 mi
Range
391 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
153.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft

















