The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 31,800

€ 19,000
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 is 19.4 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1539 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.76 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 bhp
138 bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
190 NM
320 NM
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.15 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
9.32 kg/bhp
11.15 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
589 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
391 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
153.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L