The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 15,600
€ 21,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
60.4
70.9
78.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
103.7
173.8
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
EBA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
372 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
