The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 25,800
€ 19,000
€ 25,800
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 TSI is 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 8.6 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.13 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
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Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
138 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
310 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
542 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI
119.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
