The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 24,100

€ 19,000

€ 24,100
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 SCR 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 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
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 SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DGT*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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