2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Caliber. 2008 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2008 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Caliber | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
