The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
609 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft