The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 15,600

€ 21,400

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1535
1800
2000
1621
1759
1946
1800 mm
Width
1759 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1535 mm
Height
1621 mm
2635
4415
2578
4204
4415 mm
Length
4204 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %

General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
579 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L