The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,000
€ 36,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
493 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
