The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 21,000
€ 21,400
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 1.2 TSI BMT 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 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
22.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
