The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.88 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
678 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft