The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 19,000

€ 21,400

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.24 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
83.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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