The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 26,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.4 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
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 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.58 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED3
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
119 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 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
391 mi
Range
510 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
