The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 DPF is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 DPF
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
455 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft