The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 19,000

€ 25,600
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 Golf 1.4 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 2.0.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1288 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CPT*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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9.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.33 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L