The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
182 kg
12.13 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
250 NM
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

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L