The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.0
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.48 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
670 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft