The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,000
€ 23,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.43 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
579 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
