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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60.4
70.9
78.7
59.1
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
103.7
173.8
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.39 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
