The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 23,100
€ 19,000
€ 23,100
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DBK*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mpg
city
30 mpg
78 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
971 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
65.8 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
