The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,500
€ 25,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.8
70.3
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
174.3
101.5
165.5
174.3 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.46 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
542 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
