The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 15,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*DJG*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
706 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
