The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 44,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
59.8
70.3
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.7 in
103.7
174.3
103.4
167.8
174.3 in
Length
167.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
495 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
