The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 26,000
€ 21,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1480
1786
2048
1535
1800
2000
1786 mm
Width
1800 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4199
2635
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
222 kg
14.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
570 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
