The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 30,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
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 2.4
VW Golf GTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.01 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
PK
Generation
1K
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 manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
422 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
