The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 19,200

€ 19,000

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
63.8 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.5
103.7
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.86 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CGG*
Engine Code
BYL
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
105 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft