The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 36,900

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
60.4
70.9
78.7
58
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58 in
103.7
173.8
103.4
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.18 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
PK
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
519 mi
Range
1657 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft