Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsDodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Dodge Caliber

SRT4 2.4 16V

303 hp2360 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Most powerful
    303 hp
    226 kW
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    524 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
250hp186kW
303hp226kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,617kg3,565lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,360cc144cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,414mm174in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,747mm69in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,533mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
524L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,360L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V6,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
24.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
303 hp
226 kW

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has 53 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
248 km/h
154 mph
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V6.7 s

Although Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has more power, Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
584 km
363 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
303 hp
226 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
303 hp
226 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,533 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
303 hp
226 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
303 hp
226 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,533 mm
60.4 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
584 km
363 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 167 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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