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 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
60.4
70.9
78.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
