The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,000
€ 19,800
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CRD is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
63.8
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
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.84 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
ENE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
450 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
