The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,000

€ 30,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1535
1800
2000
1502
1821
2021
1800 mm
Width
1821 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1535 mm
Height
1502 mm
2635
4415
2540
4286
4415 mm
Length
4286 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.4 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
310 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
10.87 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
518 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
125 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L