The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
482 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft