The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 15,600
€ 36,900
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 GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.4
70.8
79.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.4 in
Height
60.4 in
103.5
168.3
103.7
173.8
168.3 in
Length
173.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*DGE*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
