The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 23,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 8.6 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1621
1759
1946
1535
1800
2000
1759 mm
Width
1800 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1621 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4204
2635
4415
4204 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.15 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CBZ*
Engine Code
ED3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
168 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
220 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
