The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 21,000
€ 28,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.2 CRD is 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.82 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
ENE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
526 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
