The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 19,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 23,400
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 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
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 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.6 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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