The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF 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 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.13 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
833 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft