The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 36,000

€ 19,000

€ 36,000
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 OPF 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.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DLB*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
493 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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