The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 21,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 CRD is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
