The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 31,500
€ 25,800
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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 22.3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 10.1 cm taller than the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1621
1759
1946
1520
1785
1985
1759 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1621 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4204
2635
4427
4204 mm
Length
4427 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
Engine Code
ED4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
291 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
291 bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
363 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
363 NM
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
121 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
5.17 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
542 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
360 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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