The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 29,400
€ 15,600
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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 1.8
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CFH*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
