The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 20,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.85 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
519 mi
Range
257 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
135.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
