The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 24,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.16 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
814 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft