The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
795 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft