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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.57 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
*CTH*
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
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
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
