The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
21.82 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
64 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
839 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft