The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 31,500
€ 23,300
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T
59.8
70.3
78.1
58.3
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
103.7
174.3
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 1.8 T
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.56 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.8 T
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
518 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
