The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 36,900
€ 19,000
€ 36,900
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 GTE is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
58
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 in
Height
60.4 in
103.4
168.1
103.7
173.8
168.1 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.27 %
General
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*DGE*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
