The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.51 %
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft