The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 21,600
€ 19,000
€ 21,600
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 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1480
1786
2048
1535
1800
2000
1786 mm
Width
1800 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4199
2635
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
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Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.75 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
551 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
