The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
14.07 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DKR*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft