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 6.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
( 43 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 MPGe
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
46 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
