The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 18,300
€ 31,800
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 CRD is 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
589 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
