The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.86 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft