The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 18,100

€ 21,000

€ 18,100
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 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
58.3
70.3
80.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
774 lb
22.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
ENE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft