The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 19,000
€ 23,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.53 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
