The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 26,100

€ 31,500

€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*DGT*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
291 hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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