The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,300
€ 19,700
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 28.6 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
1535
1800
2000
1498
1721
1897
1800 mm
Width
1721 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1535 mm
Height
1498 mm
2635
4415
2515
4129
4415 mm
Length
4129 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.33 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
310 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
10.87 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
412 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
