The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 19,000
€ 31,400
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 GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
57.8
70.3
80.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.8 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.7
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
BMN
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
111 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 GTD
111 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
