The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 31,400

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
1535
1800
2000
1469
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1469 mm
2635
4415
2578
4213
4415 mm
Length
4213 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.93 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L