The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 20,100
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 CRD is 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.25 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
