The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.4 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
795 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft