The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
797 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft