The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,000

€ 32,600

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
684 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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