The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 24,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
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
103.7
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.7 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
797 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
