The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 19,000
€ 23,700
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 BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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
167.6
103.7
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DGT*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
