The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 41,200

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 15.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
1535
1800
2000
1465
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1535 mm
Height
1465 mm
2635
4415
2626
4263
4415 mm
Length
4263 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.13 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
438 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L