The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 25,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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 DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.08 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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