The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 19,000
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CHG*
Engine Code
ECN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
30 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
241 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
