The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 26,000

€ 19,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1491
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1491 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4255
2635
4415
4255 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CPW*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
52 MPGe
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
7.1 kg
city
36 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
55 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
256 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L