The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 18,300
€ 27,000
€ 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 12.7 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1535
1800
2000
1488
1825
2021
1800 mm
Width
1825 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1488 mm
2635
4415
2524
4288
4415 mm
Length
4288 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
