The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 26,300

€ 19,000

€ 26,300
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 TSI OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1492
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1492 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4258
2635
4415
4258 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
12 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8.92 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
54 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
598 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L