The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,300
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1786 mm
Width
1800 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1535 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
2635
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.4 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L