The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 24,600

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1535
1800
2000
1491
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1535 mm
Height
1491 mm
2635
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.73 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
519 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L