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 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.75 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
