The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 15,600
€ 27,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 19.4 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1535
1800
2000
1645
1776
1946
1800 mm
Width
1776 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1535 mm
Height
1645 mm
2635
4415
2578
4221
4415 mm
Length
4221 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
503 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
