The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

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

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft