The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
661 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft