The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 21,000

€ 25,100
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 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1492
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1492 mm
Height
1535 mm
2620
4258
2635
4415
4258 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
313 kg
19.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.33 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
609 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L