The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 19,000

€ 22,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF 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 1.0 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.21 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
PK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
519 mi
Range
608 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft