The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,000

€ 27,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
173.8
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0
154 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
20.55 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
777 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
417 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft