The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 17,000
€ 15,600
€ 17,000
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 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CGG*
Engine Code
EBA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
