The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

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 CRD is 12.7 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1800 mm
Width
1825 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4415 mm
Length
4288 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.4 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
645 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L