The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 35,900
€ 15,600
€ 35,900
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 GTI Performance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
103.4
168
103.7
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*DLB*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
493 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
