The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 31,500

€ 39,400

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
59.8
70.3
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
174.3
103.4
168
174.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
464 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft