The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 19,000
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.86 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
PK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
380 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft