The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174.3 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
647 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft