The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
 Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 2.2 CRD.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
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 2.2 CRD
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft