The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 25,400
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
40 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
428 mi
Range
799 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
