The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 24,300
€ 23,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CAY*
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
