The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 31,900

€ 19,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
103.5
168.1
103.7
173.8
168.1 in
Length
173.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %

General
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*EBS*
Engine Code
BYL
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
( 43 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
43 MPGe
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
170 mi
Range
519 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
43 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).
125.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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