Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsDodge 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 VI (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Dodge Caliber

SRT4 2.4 16V

295 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    524 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIDodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
270hp201kW
295hp220kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,466kg3,232lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
579km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
275L
524L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,360L
Doors
5
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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIDodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIDodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
295 hp
220 kW

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.5 s
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V6.7 s

Although Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V has more power, Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 1.2 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V: 0.5 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
579 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
295 hp
220 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
295 hp
220 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
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
295 hp
220 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

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
DodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIDodgeCaliberSRT4 2.4 16V
Power
270 hp
201 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
579 km
360 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIDodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Dodge Caliber SRT4 2.4 16V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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