The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 31,500
€ 29,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 SRT-4 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
59.8
70.3
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
64.8 in
103.7
174.3
101.5
166.2
174.3 in
Length
166.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
















