The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 22,300
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.13 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
610 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
