The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,000
€ 32,600
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.5 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
684 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
