The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,000
€ 29,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.4 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
190 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
9.32 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
153.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
