The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 39,300
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 8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.5 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
165.8 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.65 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1K
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CDL*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft