The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 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 DPF 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 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
777 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
90.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft