The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 31,500
€ 18,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is 6.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.8
70.3
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
174.3
103.1
167.5
174.3 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.92 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
634 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
