The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 32,600

€ 19,000

€ 32,600
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 Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
167.6
103.7
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DFG*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
684 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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