The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 44,100
€ 19,000
€ 44,100
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 6 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
60.4 in
103.4
167.8
103.7
173.8
167.8 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
*DJH*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 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
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
495 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
