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 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.8 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
166.2
173.8 in
Length
166.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.99 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
