The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 43,200

€ 19,000

€ 43,200
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 R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1465
1799
2027
1535
1800
2000
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1465 mm
Height
1535 mm
2626
4263
2635
4415
4263 mm
Length
4415 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.65 %

General
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DJH*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
495 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L