The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 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 11.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
60.4
70.9
78.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
103.7
173.8
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.94 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
138 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
23.96 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
39 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
393 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
519 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
125.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
