The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 31,500
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) Dodge Caliber SRT-4
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.8
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
70.3
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
103.7
174.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.93 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft