The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 19,000
€ 45,300
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.7 in
103.7
173.8
103.4
167.8
173.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
475 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
