The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
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 1.6 is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CMX*
Engine Code
ED3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
