The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 15,600
€ 32,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
690 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
