The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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. 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 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.22 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
795 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft