The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 21,000
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI 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 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
626 lb
17.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
