The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 19,000

€ 24,700
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.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.73 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CBD*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft