The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,000
€ 32,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 14.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
1535
1800
2000
1481
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1535 mm
Height
1481 mm
2635
4415
2626
4268
4415 mm
Length
4268 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
213 kg
13.46 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
546 mi
Range
493 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
493 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
402 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L















