The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 30,900
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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
70.3
78.1
57.8
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
103.7
174.3
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
3089 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.9 %
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
422 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
