The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 30,500

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
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
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
485 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
485 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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