2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Caliber (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Caliber | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |