The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 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 BlueTDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (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 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (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
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
797 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft