The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 28,200
€ 19,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
64.8
69.9
76.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
64.8 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
166.2
103.7
173.8
166.2 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.72 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
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Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
519 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
