The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 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 BiFuel.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.36 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
391 mi
Range
257 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
