The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 19,000

€ 21,500
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 TDI BMT 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 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*CAY*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
833 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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