The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 20,700
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 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 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
19.26 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DKR*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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