The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 19,000
€ 23,600
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 1.6 BlueTDI 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.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
58.7
70.8
79.8
60.4
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
103.1
167.5
103.7
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DBK*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
