The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 33,000
€ 19,000
€ 33,000
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 GTI Performance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
103.4
168
103.7
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DLB*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
478 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
