The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
174.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
15.6 lb
34 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
360 mi
Range
302 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft