The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
820 lb
23.5 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
690 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft