The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 29,000
€ 21,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.14 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.29 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
54 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
706 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L






















