Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Caliber and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Dodge Caliber torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caliber consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caliber could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caliber consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
| Dodge Caliber is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1495 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dodge Caliber has 19 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Caliber is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
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