The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 19,000
€ 23,100
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
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
103.7
173.8
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
62 mpg
46 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
971 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
