The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 GTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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 GTI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.69 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
462 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
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