The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 8.4 inches longer and 2 inches taller.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
174.3 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.44 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
468 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft