The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 15,600
€ 21,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
697 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
