The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 29,000

€ 19,000

€ 29,000
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 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1491
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1491 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4255
2635
4415
4255 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.33 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DFG*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.29 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
54 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
706 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L