The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 21,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
697 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
