The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 GTD.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
690 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft