The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 15,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
167.6
103.7
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*DPB*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
