The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 27,600
€ 19,000
€ 27,600
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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



















