The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 28,300

€ 15,600

€ 28,300
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 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
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
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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
96.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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