The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 29,700

€ 19,000

€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1491
1789
2073
1535
1800
2000
1789 mm
Width
1800 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1491 mm
Height
1535 mm
2619
4284
2635
4415
4284 mm
Length
4415 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DFY*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
675 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L