The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 19,000

€ 22,200

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
1535
1800
2000
1480
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.27 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L