The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 15,600
€ 27,000
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.7
173.8
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
