The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 21,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.77 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
818 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
