The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
45 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
15.6 lb
47 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
546 mi
Range
302 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
25.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft