The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,300
€ 26,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 CRD is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1535
1800
2000
1621
1759
1946
1800 mm
Width
1759 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1535 mm
Height
1621 mm
2635
4415
2578
4204
4415 mm
Length
4204 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.93 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
777 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
