The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.55 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft