The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 2.2 CRD is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.65 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
712 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft