The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
€ 31,800
€ 18,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CFH*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
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24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
519 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 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
