dodge caliber vs volkswagen golf
2012 Dodge Caliber SE FWD
2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI Manual
627417
634063
$17,380
Starting Price (MSRP)
$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Caliber | Sub-Model Golf |
Make Dodge | Make Volkswagen |
Model Caliber | Model Golf |
Model Year 2012 Dodge Caliber | Model Year 2021 Volkswagen Golf |
Year 2012 | Year 2021 |
MSRP $17,380 | MSRP $23,195 |
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas | Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
Transmission 5-Speed Manual | Transmission 6-Speed Manual |
Horsepower 158 hp | Horsepower 147 hp |
Torque 141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
City 24 MPG | City 29 MPG |
Highway 32 MPG | Highway 39 MPG |
Combined 27 MPG | Combined 33 MPG |
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.6 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons |
Cruising Range City 326.4 miles | Cruising Range City 382.8 miles |
Cruising Range Highway 435.2 miles | Cruising Range Highway 514.8 miles |
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
Wheels Type Steel Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Not Available |
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Standard |
Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
Power Driver Seat Optional | Power Driver Seat Standard |
Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
Telematics Not Available | Telematics Standard |
Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available | Leather Steering Wheel Not Available |
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Not Available |
MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
Bluetooth Connection Optional | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Standard |
WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
Curb Weight 2,940 lbs | Curb Weight 2,945 lbs |
Ground Clearance 7.7 in | Ground Clearance 5.4 in |
Wheelbase 103.7 in | Wheelbase 103.8 in |
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6.0" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
Front Tire P205/70R15 | Front Tire P205/55HR16 |
Rear Tire P205/70R15 | Rear Tire P205/55HR16 |
Front Width 59.8 in | Front Width 61 in |
Max Width 68.8 in | Max Width 70.8 in |
Height 60.4 in | Height 58.2 in |
Length 173.8 in | Length 167.6 in |
Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in | Front Seat Headroom 38.4 in |
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.4 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in |
Front Seat Hip Room 52.2 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in |
Rear Seat Headroom 38.9 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in |
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.4 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in |
Rear Seat Hip Room 49.6 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.7 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in |
Turning Diameter N/A | Turning Diameter 35.8 ft |