The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 31,500
€ 25,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
167.6
103.7
174.3
167.6 in
Length
174.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*DPB*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
