The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,300
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.01 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DHF*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
12.8 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 MPGe
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
16.7 lb
city
30 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
46 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
293 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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