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 5.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.06 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft