The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 21,000
€ 29,700
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 1.5 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 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
12.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
675 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L












