The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 26,800

€ 19,000

€ 26,800
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 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1482
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1482 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4268
2635
4415
4268 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DHF*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
7.6 kg
city
28 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
41 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
293 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L