2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Caliber | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |