The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 23,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CZC*
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
