The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 40,300
€ 15,600
€ 40,300
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 TCR OPF 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 TCR OPF
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 TCR OPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
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
*DNU*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
127 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 TCR OPF
127 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
