The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
60.4 in
103.5
168.3
103.7
173.8
168.3 in
Length
173.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DGE*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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