The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 19,600
€ 15,600
€ 19,600
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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1491
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1491 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4255
2635
4415
4255 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
13.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CJZ*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
168 NM
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.63 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
634 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
