The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 18,300
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1535
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
1800
2000
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1800 mm
Width
1821 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
2635
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4415 mm
Length
4286 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
600 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L