The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 27,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.66 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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