The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 29,800

€ 19,000

€ 29,800
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 19.4 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 11 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1645
1776
1946
1535
1800
2000
1776 mm
Width
1800 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1645 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4221
2635
4415
4221 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.56 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CTH*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
154 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 5100 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
190 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
391 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
153.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L