The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD 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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft