The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 19,000
€ 21,500
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF 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 1.8 T.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.26 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
PK
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
