The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 15,600
€ 19,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.38 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
450 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
