The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 21,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
58.7
70.8
79.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
820 lb
23.5 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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