The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 29,600
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
PK
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
462 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
