The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 23,800
€ 23,000
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 2.4 is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.69 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol 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
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
220 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
795 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
