The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 19,000
€ 25,600
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 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 8.6 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CAY*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
697 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L
