The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.68 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
ENE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
320 NM
148 NM
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
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
9.83 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
402 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
