The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 17,600
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 13.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1535
1800
2000
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1486 mm
2635
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.07 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
579 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
