The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 31,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.8
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
167.5
103.7
174.3
167.5 in
Length
174.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CPW*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
16.3 lb
city
20 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
34 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
242 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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