The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (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 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.47 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
758 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft