The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 23,000
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) Dodge Caliber 2.4
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 TDI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
62 mpg
35 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
971 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft