The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 26,500
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
678 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
