The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 28,600
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
60.4
70.9
78.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.32 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
125 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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


















