The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 28,700
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

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
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 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
12.4 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
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
15.6 lb
city
23 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
39 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
302 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft