The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 15,600
 Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) Dodge Caliber 1.8
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CPW*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
40 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
256 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft