The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
759 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft