The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 15,600
€ 42,400
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 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 R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
482 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
