The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 23,400
€ 23,000
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 2.4 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.97 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
712 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
