The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 18,300
€ 35,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
493 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
