The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 24,300
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.53 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
