The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 32,500
€ 23,000
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 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
493 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 2.4
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
