The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 is 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 8.6 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.68 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
ENE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
161 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
320 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
