The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 21,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.25 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
ENE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
110 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
546 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
