The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 31,500

€ 23,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 22.8 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1520
1785
1985
1480
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4427
2578
4199
4427 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
12.69 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
363 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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5.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5.17 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
32 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
899 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L