The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
1800
2000
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1535 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.13 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
250 NM
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

135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
518 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
402 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L