The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 15,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.3
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
58.3 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 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*EBS*
Engine Code
EBA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
32 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
170 mi
Range
428 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
43 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).
140.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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
