The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft