The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
17.81 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
83.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft