The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 23,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CAX*
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
168 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
220 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.75 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
551 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
