The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 15,600
€ 27,300
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
168 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
168 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
9.43 kg/bhp
14.27 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
