The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 31,500

€ 20,500
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 17.2 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1491
1799
2027
1520
1785
1985
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1491 mm
Height
1520 mm
2620
4255
2635
4427
4255 mm
Length
4427 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
276 kg
18.34 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
AU
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
*CJZ*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
291 bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
363 NM
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
5.17 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
647 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
352 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L