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 5.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
168
103.7
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.91 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DHF*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
16.7 lb
city
23 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
34 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
