The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 23,300
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 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 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.86 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft