The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,000

€ 24,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD 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 1.8 T.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.12 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
570 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
113.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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