The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 32,200
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
21.82 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
64 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
839 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
76.1 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
182 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
1091 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
