Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen GTI Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Dodge and the GTI likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen GTI's engine isn't much bigger than the Dodge Caliber's. The Volkswagen packs quite a punch compared to the Caliber when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the GTI will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Volkswagen GTI nor the Dodge Caliber has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Dodge for a fill-up almost as often as the Volkswagen GTI.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Caliber offers a bit more head room than the GTI, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Volkswagen GTI, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen GTI is tremendously heavier than the Dodge. The Dodge Caliber's tank is almost the same size as the Volkswagen's, though the GTI's is a bit larger. The GTI and the Dodge Caliber compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Caliber is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GTI. When it comes to gas mileage, the Dodge Caliber and the Volkswagen GTI don't differ much. In terms of gas mileage, the Volkswagen is somewhat better than the Dodge Caliber, but not by much. With respect to MSRP, the GTI costs significantly more than the Caliber.

Warranty
The Dodge Caliber and the GTI have the same basic after-sale protection.