The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 19,000
€ 24,900
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 6.3 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
167.5
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 BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CXX*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 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
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 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
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 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
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
