The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is 9 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
PK
Generation
1K
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
482 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft